How is Fernwood Montessori rated?

Fernwood Montessori holds a A- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Milwaukee School District is rated C- overall.

How do students at Fernwood Montessori perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Fernwood Montessori students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 84% in Social Studies, 70% in Reading, 70% in Science, 69% in English Language Arts, 66% in Writing and 47% in Math.

What grades does Fernwood Montessori serve?

Fernwood Montessori serves grades PK–8 as a primary school.

How many students attend Fernwood Montessori?

731 students attend Fernwood Montessori, down from 794 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 21.6:1.

Which homes are assigned to Fernwood Montessori?

TopHap matches 1,611 residential properties to Fernwood Montessori in and around Milwaukee. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Fernwood Montessori in?

Fernwood Montessori is part of Milwaukee School District, which reports 154 schools, 65,599 students and $18,803 of spending per student.

Fernwood Montessori

Fernwood Montessori is a public primary school in Milwaukee, WI, serving grades PK–8, rated A-, with 731 students and a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 84% in Social Studies, 70% in Reading and 70% in Science.

A-TopHap school rating

Rating: A-
Grades: PK–8
Enrollment: 731
Students per teacher: 21.6:1
Level: Primary
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Social Studies84%

Reading70%

Science70%

English Language Arts69%

Writing66%

Math47%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: Yes

Student body

White65%

Hispanic21%

Two or more races8%

Black5%

Asian1%

Native American1%

Pacific Islander0%

Male / female: 47% / 53%
Free or reduced lunch: 21%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -7.9%
Prior-year enrollment: 794

Homes assigned to this school

1,611 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Fernwood Montessori. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 3239 S Pennsylvania Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Phone: (414) 294-1300
Website: milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Setting: City - Large
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 550960001160

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School district

Milwaukee School District

District rating: C-
Schools: 154
Students: 65,599
Spending per student: $18,803
Teachers (FTE): 3,986
Grades: PK–12

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