Montessori Childrens House in Madison, WI, enrolls 30 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori early learning program.
Founded in 1964, the school operates with one teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 30:1.
Annual tuition is $45,000, which is above the Madison private elementary school average tuition of $7,967.
The school serves a co–ed student body and is a member of other religious school associations despite its nonsectarian affiliation.
Montessori Childrens House is located in a large city setting and offers early childhood education focused on pre–kindergarten and kindergarten levels.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Montessori Childrens House cost?
Montessori Childrens House's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.
What schools are Montessori Childrens House often compared to?
Montessori Childrens House is often viewed alongside schools like Madison Community Montessori by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Childrens House?
The application deadline for Montessori Childrens House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Montessori Childrens House vs. Madison Community Montessori
The nearest high school to Montessori Childrens House is Horizon High (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Lighthouse Christian School (0.9 miles away)
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(608) 441-9408
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(608) 441-9408
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(608) 827-5863
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(608) 827-5863
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(608) 257-1023
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(608) 442-0935
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(608) 442-0935
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(608) 244-4721
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Miles
Quick Facts
6402 Schroeder Rd.
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 441-9408
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 441-9408
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
6510 Schroeder Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 270-9005
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 270-9005
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
St. Maria Goretti
(Catholic)
5405 Flad Ave
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 271-7551
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 271-7551
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1701 McKenna Blvd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 274-2830
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 274-2830
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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(Islamic)
4100 Nakoma Rd.
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 888-2021
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 888-2021
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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Miles
Quick Facts
6402 Schroeder Rd.
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 441-9408
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 441-9408
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
6510 Schroeder Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 270-9005
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 270-9005
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
St. Maria Goretti
(Catholic)
5405 Flad Ave
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 271-7551
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 271-7551
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1701 McKenna Blvd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 274-2830
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 274-2830
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Madinah Academy Of Madison
(Islamic)
4100 Nakoma Rd.
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 888-2021
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 888-2021
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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