MacDowell Montessori School

High School enrollment for the 2027-28 school year is open!

Apply by November 2nd, 2026, for the best opportunity to be admitted to the school of your choice. Learn more about the high school enrollment process at mpsmke.com/highschool.

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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

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.

You can give to MacDowell Montessori School with a tax-deductible gift to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, Inc. You can give to the MacDowell Montessori School Fund and/or to the Juneau Alumni Fund.

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