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Madison Community Montessori

8406 Ellington Way Middleton, WI 53562

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked WI School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked WI School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Madison Community Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1972
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
School Motto
Respecting children and their natural joy of discovery.

Student Body

Total Students
145 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is dependent upon program and available on our website.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer program costs are dependent upon the calendar year, and are published on our website annually in February.
Admissions Director
Amanda Viviani
Application URL

Sports

School Mascot
Mario Muskrat

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Band (4th-8th grade)

School Notes

  • Madison Community Montessori School (formerly Madison Central Montessori School) was founded as a non-profit, privately owned AMI Certified (Association Montessori Internationale) school and has served families from the greater Madison area since 1972. Throughout the years our goal has been to meet the needs of our families, while offering the very best in authentic Montessori education.
  • We now enroll students in one Toddler community (15 months - 3 years), three Children's House classrooms (3 - 6 years), two Lower Elementary classrooms (6-9 years), one Upper Elementary classroom (9-12 years), and one Adolescent classroom (12-14 years).
  • We offer programs before and after school.
  • Summer "Camp" programs are also available for children ages 3 - 12 years.
  • For Children applying after age 3 1/2 , some Montessori experience is preferred.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Madison Community Montessori offer a summer program?
Yes, Madison Community Montessori offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What is Madison Community Montessori's ranking?
Madison Community Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Madison Community Montessori?
The application deadline for Madison Community Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Dane County, WI is $7,945 for elementary schools and $11,049 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Dane County, WI is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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