Campus gardens and new outdoor play areas connect students to nature and play. Primary classrooms welcome three- to five-year-olds who develop independence while learning early math and literacy skills. Elementary students explore local and global cultures and natural phenomena like volcanic eruptions and photosynthesis. Secondary classrooms bring seventh and eighth graders together for project-based work and independent study to prepare for high-school. Working through Montessori’s occupations, microeconomies, and humanities curricula, our oldest students are leaders and entrepreneurs who run the campus coffee shop, grow and sell organic plants, and operate an after-school snack-and-crafts cart.

Weekly art, music, and physical education classes make creativity and flexibility part of the school culture. Results are in and inspiring. Since 2017, Maryland students have exceeded expectations on their school report card.

Family is the foundation of Maryland Avenue Montessori School, whose population includes many siblings and neighborhood families. Parents lead the engagement council, are full-time teachers or part-time coaches, and care for campus gardens during the summer. There is a club or organization for every student. Neighborhood businesses welcome Maryland students as volunteers and researchers. Nurturing the whole child is truly a community endeavor at Maryland Avenue Montessori School.

After School Care

Milwaukee Recreation hosts Camp MAM at our school, providing fully supervised after-school programming that brings academic support, enrichment, and recreational opportunities to students ages 5 to 12.