Bay View Montessori School

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

449 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Bay View Montessori School is a public school located in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As part of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district, the school adheres to the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes independence, hands-on learning, and a collaborative environment where students learn at their own pace. The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to fostering a supportive community that encourages both academic achievement and social-emotional development.

The school’s curriculum is designed to promote critical thinking and individualized instruction, utilizing specialized Montessori materials and multi-age classrooms. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, Bay View Montessori aims to help students develop a strong foundation in core subjects while also cultivating curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. As a key educational resource in the area, it remains dedicated to the district's mission of preparing students for success in college, career, and life.

449

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bay View Montessori School
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	117
Black	23
Asian	6
Two or More	46
American Indian	1

White
256 (57.0%)
Hispanic
117 (26.1%)
Two or More
46 (10.2%)
Black
23 (5.1%)
Asian
6 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)935-0700
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	164
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 63

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bay View Montessori School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	63
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	35
Grade 6	40
Grade 7	27
Grade 8	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bay View Montessori School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	224	49.9%
Male	225	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)