MacDowell Montessori School

2026–27 Kindergarten Enrollment

Do you have a child turning three, four, or five by September 1, 2026? Apply by March 2, 2026, for the best chance of being enrolled in your first-choice school.

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We are one of the only kindergarten through grade 12 public Montessori schools in the country!

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Home of the Juneau Pioneers!

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The Montessori Method

We believe that children reach their full potential through a cooperative atmosphere designed to allow young learners to explore.

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International Baccalaureate (IB)

We are authorized to offer two IB programmes, which are a perfect fit to support the development of the adolescent.

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Uniquely MacDowell

We are among the few public K12 Montessori schools nationwide, blending innovative dual IB/Montessori methods with tradition.

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Grades

K3–12th Grade

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School Hours

Grades K3/K4
8:00 a.m – 11:25 a.m.
Grades K5–6
8:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m.
Grades 7–12
8:00 a.m – 3:25 p.m.

Give to MacDowell Montessori School with a tax-deductible gift to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, Inc. Be sure to choose “MacDowell Montessori School Fund” from the list.

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Guiding students as they discover their true purpose

Our creative, hands-on curricula inspire students to cultivate skills and abilities necessary to meet the challenges of college, career, and global citizenship.

School Improvement Plan & State Report Card