Penfield Montessori Academy

www.penfieldmontessori.org

Charter School 121 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Penfield Montessori Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in Milwaukee’s Near West Side. Serving children from age three through the eighth grade, the school is unique for its inclusive model, which integrates children with and without disabilities into the same classroom environments. By utilizing the Montessori method—an educational approach characterized by mixed-age groupings, hands-on learning, and child-led exploration—the academy focuses on fostering independence, critical thinking, and social-emotional development in a diverse urban setting.

The school operates under the authorization of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and is deeply committed to the "Montessori for All" philosophy. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Penfield emphasizes a strong sense of community and parent involvement, aiming to provide an equitable learning experience that prepares students for success beyond the classroom. With its specialized focus on early childhood development and inclusive education, Penfield Montessori Academy serves as a notable example of specialized public schooling within the Milwaukee community.

121

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penfield Montessori Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	4
Black	78
Asian	8
Two or More	14

Black
78 (64.5%)
White
17 (14.0%)
Two or More
14 (11.6%)
Asian
8 (6.6%)
Hispanic
4 (3.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Penfield Montessori Academy Inc.
Phone:	(414)999-2330
Website:	http://www.penfieldmontessori.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 13

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 10

Grade 6 5

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Penfield Montessori Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	13
Grade 1	20
Grade 2	16
Grade 3	14
Grade 4	13
Grade 5	10
Grade 6	5

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Penfield Montessori Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	64	52.9%
Male	57	47.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)