Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Childcare Rates 2026 - 2027

Montessori child working in the classroom

Tuition for Montessori Programs*


  • Children’s House Half Day (K3 & K4) Monday – Friday (8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) $11,269
  • Children’s House Extended Day (K5) Monday – Friday (8:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.) $13,918
  • Lower Elementary (1st - 3rd Grades) Monday – Friday (8:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.) $13,918
  • Upper Elementary (4th - 6th Grades) Monday – Friday (8:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.) $13,918
  • Junior High (7th & 8th Grades) Monday – Friday (8:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.) $13,918
Montessori toddlers working in the classroom

Fees For Year Round Toddler Program (51 weeks)


Our Toddler Program is for students 18 months to 3 years years old.

 

  • Full Day: Monday – Friday (6:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) $480 / week
  • Half Day: Monday – Friday (6:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) $305 / week
Montessori children playing outside

Childcare Rates


Early Morning

6:45 – 8:00 a.m. (K3-8th Grade)


  • 5 days/week $866


After School

3:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (K5-8th Grade)


  • 5 days/week $5,343
  • 4 days/week $4,271
  • 3 days/week $3,876
  • 2 days/week $3,474


Children’s House Childcare Afternoon 

11:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. (K3 & K4)


  • 5 days/week $5,731
  • 4 days/week $4,588
  • 3 days/week $4,159
  • 2 days/week $3,731


Extended Day 

11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (K3 & K4)


  • 5 days/week $7,185
  • 4 days/week $5,745
  • 3 days/week $5,212
  • 2 days/week $4,665
Montessori children playing outside

Lunch and Milk (Optional)


Lunch

(Includes milk)


  • Academic Program (K3-8th Grade) $1,124
  • Toddler Program (18 months – 3 years) $648


Milk

(All grades)


  • Milk only for all grades $111

*MMS Tuition, childcare rates, and hot lunch & milk fees are based on the academic school year from August to June. Our childcare program is open only to students who attend our Montessori School. Childcare Only Weeks in August, February, and spring are not included in these fees but are available at an additional cost.

  • Application and Enrollment Fees

    A non-refundable, one-time fee of $40 per child is due upon application to any Milwaukee Montessori School program. Applications are valid for one year after the date of receipt. In addition, at the time of enrollment, a non-refundable Enrollment Fee of $500 per child is due with a signed enrollment agreement to secure a place in any Montessori program. This Enrollment Fee is credited immediately toward tuition and fees.

  • Payment Options

    Option A – Full Tuition Payment Plan

    Full tuition and fees due: July, 2026


    Option B – 50/50 Payment Plan

    50% of tuition and fees due: July, 2026

    50% of tuition and fees due: January, 2027


    Option C – Monthly Payment Plan

    • Montessori Programs: 10 equal monthly payments due from July through April.
    • Year-Round Toddler Program: 12 equal monthly payments due from July - June.

  • MMS Tuition Assistance (Indexed Tuition)

    Milwaukee Montessori School has a limited amount of indexed tuition dollars for academic students who have successfully completed the admission process. If your student is currently enrolled at Milwaukee Montessori School or if your child has successfully completed the admission process and has been offered an enrollment agreement, please contact our Director of Operations and Finance, Debbie Mather, dmather@milwaukee-montessori.org. Thank you.

If you think your child would thrive in a Montessori environment, give us a call or join a group tour. We would love for you to visit our school and learn more.