MorningStar Montessori The best way to really change the world is to help young children grow to be kind, compassionate, confident, independent, and thinking adults ... come join us in our mission.
Open Year-Round, All Day Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For children ages 2 months through 6 years old MorningStar Montessori is a private school and childcare that holds both Wisconsin State-Licensing and Association Montessori International Accreditation .
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Vera Brissman
Application URL
School Notes
- MorningStar Montessori Academy offers year-round 5K Kindergarten, preschool, a toddler community, and infant care, along with childcare hours. MorningStar Montessori is rated 5 stars by YoungStar, and is the only school in Southeast Wisconsin that provides both state-licensed and AMI accredited Montessori environments for our Children's House, Infant Community, and Nido environments.
- The wonderful staff at MorningStar Montessori helps children to help themselves, which encourages children to becomeindependent, creative, self-confident, problem-solving, helpful, and motivated thinkers. Our mission is to guide, allow, and encourage children to become the best version of themselves that they can be. They set a deep foundation of grace and courtesy as they learn how to respect themselves, respect others, and respect their environments through the guidance and examples of their multi-aged peers and MorningStar's great value of nature, both indoors and out.
- MorningStar's authentic Montessori curriculum includes the foundation of Practical Life, Sensorial, Academics, and Cultural hands-on materials that allow children the opportunities to explore and discover with real materials, and ultimately to teach themselves the important concepts of everyday life, academics, and living successfully within a society.
- Our diverse teachers and families encompass of wide variety of cultures, customs, languages, and faiths; and what brings us all together is the strong desire to provide the best educational experience for each of our children.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for MorningStar Montessori?
The application deadline for MorningStar Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to MorningStar Montessori is Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School (6.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is First Immanuel Lutheran School (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Immanuel Lutheran School ![First Immanuel Lutheran School Photo]( "First Immanuel Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
W67N622 Evergreen Blvd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-6610
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-6610
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Cedarburg KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
W 62 N 218 Washington Ave.
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-2031
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-2031
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Paul Lutheran School ![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Veteran's Day Celebration]( "St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Veteran's Day Celebration")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
701 Washington Street
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 377-4659
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 377-4659
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Francis Borgia School ![St. Francis Borgia School Photo]( "St. Francis Borgia School Photo")
(Catholic)
1425 Covered Bridge Road
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-2050
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-2050
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Parish School ![St. Joseph Parish School Photo - Teaching, Learning, Leading, and Serving as the Hands of Christ]( "St. Joseph Parish School Photo - Teaching, Learning, Leading, and Serving as the Hands of Christ")
(Catholic)
1619 Washington St.
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 375-6505
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 375-6505
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3399 Division Road
Jackson, WI 53037
(262) 677-4051
Jackson, WI 53037
(262) 677-4051
6.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2230 Living Word Lane
Jackson, WI 53037
(262) 677-9353
Jackson, WI 53037
(262) 677-9353
8.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2100 W Fairy Chasm Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 352-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 352-6000
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,135 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
King's Academy Christian School
(Christian)
7798 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-9100
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 371-9100
10 miles
Gr: K-9 | 140 students
Destiny High School
(Church of God in Christ)
7210 N 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 353-4430
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 353-4430
10.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Immanuel Lutheran School ![First Immanuel Lutheran School Photo]( "First Immanuel Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
W67N622 Evergreen Blvd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-6610
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-6610
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School ![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Veteran's Day Celebration]( "St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Veteran's Day Celebration")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
701 Washington Street
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 377-4659
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 377-4659
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Francis Borgia School ![St. Francis Borgia School Photo]( "St. Francis Borgia School Photo")
(Catholic)
1425 Covered Bridge Road
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-2050
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-2050
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Parish School ![St. Joseph Parish School Photo - Teaching, Learning, Leading, and Serving as the Hands of Christ]( "St. Joseph Parish School Photo - Teaching, Learning, Leading, and Serving as the Hands of Christ")
(Catholic)
1619 Washington St.
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 375-6505
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 375-6505
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
1619 Washington St.
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 375-6505
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 375-6505
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Immanuel Lutheran School ![First Immanuel Lutheran School Photo]( "First Immanuel Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
W67N622 Evergreen Blvd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-6610
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-6610
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Cedarburg KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
W 62 N 218 Washington Ave.
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-2031
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-2031
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Paul Lutheran School ![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Veteran's Day Celebration]( "St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Veteran's Day Celebration")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
701 Washington Street
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 377-4659
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 377-4659
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Francis Borgia School ![St. Francis Borgia School Photo]( "St. Francis Borgia School Photo")
(Catholic)
1425 Covered Bridge Road
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-2050
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-2050
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Parish School ![St. Joseph Parish School Photo - Teaching, Learning, Leading, and Serving as the Hands of Christ]( "St. Joseph Parish School Photo - Teaching, Learning, Leading, and Serving as the Hands of Christ")
(Catholic)
1619 Washington St.
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 375-6505
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 375-6505
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hartford High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 Cedar St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 670-3200
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 670-3200
9283.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Cedar St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-8040
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-8040
9283.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Erin Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6901 County Highway O
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3720
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3720
9283.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 S Rural St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-2100
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-2100
9283.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
North Lake Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N75w31283 Highway Vv
North Lake, WI 53064
(262) 966-2033
North Lake, WI 53064
(262) 966-2033
9283.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
School Reviews
5 9/5/2022
MorningStar Montessori is filled with heart and soul and works with the natural development, interests, and curiosity of each child. Our staff is a team of professionals who work together, help each other, and is dedicated to helping each child be happy, love to learn, and thrive in our beautiful, clean, and natural-lit environment. I am so grateful to our families and staff who all help to make MorningStar the wonderful school it is. Thank you!
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