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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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
Top Rankings
Madison Community Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1972
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
145 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Band (4th-8th grade)
School Notes
- School Motto: Respecting children and their natural joy of discovery.
- School Mascot: Mario Muskrat
- 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 summer school page 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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