Madison Community Montessori School, Inc.

What Madison Community Montessori School, Inc. does

Madison Community Montessori School, Inc. (MCMS) is a private, non-profit, Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)-recognized independent school operating from a purpose-built 2.5-acre campus at 8406 Ellington Way in Middleton, Wisconsin. Founded in 1972 as Madison Central Montessori and renamed in 2011, the school serves approximately 140 students aged 15 months through 14 years across nine classrooms (one Toddler, three Children's House, one Lower Elementary, one Upper Elementary, and one Adolescent). MCMS is the only AMI-accredited school in the Madison area for ages 3-12, with all lead teachers holding AMI diplomas and the Head of School and Director of Education both AMI-trained. The pedagogical model is the classical AMI Montessori Method: multi-aged 3-year classroom cycles, 3-hour uninterrupted work periods, prepared environments with authentic Montessori materials, and a curriculum spanning Botany/Zoology, History, Geography/Science, Language Arts, Math/Geometry, Music, Art, Fitness & Wellness, and Spanish Language. The Adolescent program (grades 7-8) extends the model with a student-run microeconomy business project, farm days, service projects, outdoor adventures, and 1-week and 3-week overnight enrichment components.

Revenue is generated primarily through monthly tuition subscriptions, with per-month rates ranging from $898 (Children's House half-day) to $1,808 (Toddler full-day) for the 2026-2027 school year, billed September through June. Supplementary revenue streams include application fees ($100 non-refundable), after-school care (CHAS and Elementary After School), summer program fees (Children's House Montessori Camp, Young Explorers, Elementary Summer Retreat, Elementary Explorers), and tax-deductible donations through the MCMS Discovery Fund, endowment gifts, the Dorothy Zografi Scholarship Fund, and matching gifts. Over 45% of families pay individualized tuition amounts determined through FAST third-party assessment, with 100% of qualifying families receiving individualized rates for the 25-26 academic year. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, featuring prospective-family inquiry forms, 90-minute classroom observations and tours offered Tuesday-Thursday mornings, open houses in November, January, and March, and first-come-first-served enrollment contracts with $100 non-refundable application fees and wait pools when capacity is constrained. Marketing channels include a content-rich Squarespace website, weekly Tuesday Bulletin email newsletter, Instagram presence, and in-person community events.

Name

Madison Community Montessori School, Inc.

Legal name

Madison Community Montessori School, Inc.

Website

https://madisoncommunitymontessori.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Madison Community Montessori School, Inc. is a non-profit, AMI-accredited independent school in Middleton, Wisconsin, serving approximately 140 students aged 15 months to 14 years through authentic Montessori programs (Toddler, Children's House, Elementary, Adolescent) at monthly tuition ranging from $898 to $1,808.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Montessori Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Montessori K–12 Schools (EDAJABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Montessori Preschools (EDACABAC), Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Montessori education
• Private independent school
• Early childhood education
• Elementary middle school
• Summer camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Middleton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary funding comes from monthly tuition payments for Toddler, Children's House, Elementary, and Adolescent programs. Tuition rates vary by program level and half-day vs full-day options. Additional fees may include application fees ($100 non-refundable) and summer program fees.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Discovery Fund contributions (tax-deductible) supporting current year initiatives including playground equipment, computers, books, Montessori materials, professional development, field trips, and classroom performances. Endowment gifts supporting the Dorothy Zografi Scholarship Fund. Matching gifts from employers and planned gifts (stocks, bonds, bequests).
3. Summer Program Fees: Summer camp sessions with separate fees for Children's House Montessori Camp, Young Explorers, Elementary Summer Retreat, and Elementary Explorers programs. Payment in full due upon registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Madison Community Montessori School operates a non-profit, AMI-accredited private Montessori school serving nearly 140 children from 15 months through 8th grade. The school delivers authentic Montessori education through multi-aged classrooms (Toddler Community, Children's House, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, and Adolescent programs) with extended 3-hour work cycles, AMI-trained lead teachers, and a comprehensive curriculum including language arts, math, sciences, music, art, fitness, and Spanish. Supplementary offerings include after-school care, summer programs, individualized tuition assistance, and the Discovery Fund and Dorothy Zografi Scholarship Fund.

Product overview

Madison Community Montessori School offers a comprehensive Montessori educational program serving children from 15 months through 8th grade. The school operates as a single unified educational institution with multiple interconnected programs: Toddler Community (15-36 months), Children's House (2.5-6 years with half and full-day options), Lower Elementary (grades 1-3), Upper Elementary (grades 4-6), and Adolescent Program (grades 7-8). Each program follows the AMI-recognized Montessori curriculum with multi-aged classrooms, 3-hour work cycles, and hands-on materials. Supporting programs include Children's House After School (CHAS), Elementary After School Program, Summer Sessions, Individualized Tuition assistance, Pathway to Independence Scholarship, MCMS Discovery Fund (annual giving), and the MCMS Endowment/Dorothy Zografi Scholarship Fund. The school operates Monday-Friday, September through June, from its state-of-the-art facility in Middleton, Wisconsin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Toddler Community A program serving children ages 15-36 months in a small group of twelve children with a Montessori-trained teacher and two assistants, providing a rich learning environment appropriate to the young child's needs for movement, communication, independence, and self-discipline.
• Children's House A three-year primary/preschool program for children 3 to 6 years of age (occasionally 2.5 years) offering half-day (8:00am-12:00pm) and full-day (8:00am-3:00pm) options, with an optional after-school CHAS program.
• Lower Elementary Multi-aged elementary program for children 6-9 years (grades 1-3) within the Montessori curriculum including Botany/Zoology, History, Geography/Science, Language Arts, Math/Geometry, and Music, plus weekly Art, Fitness & Wellness, and Spanish Language.
• Upper Elementary Multi-aged elementary program for children 9-12 years (grades 4-6) with extended work periods, includes a 1-week overnight enrichment program, covering the full Montessori curriculum plus specialty subjects.
• Adolescent Program Middle school program for grades 7-8 (ages 12-14) featuring collaborative classroom, yearlong research projects, microeconomy business project, farm days, service projects, outdoor adventures, and a 3-week overnight enrichment program. Schedule is 8:00am-3:15pm with optional after-school club until 5:30pm.
• Summer Program Two summer sessions offering Children's House Montessori Camp (ages 3-6), Young Explorers (ages 3-6), Elementary Summer Retreat (ages 6-12), and Elementary Explorers (ages 6-12), with half-day and full-day options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 45% of families pay an individualized tuition amount, demonstrating accessibility to diverse economic backgrounds
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1972AMI is the international organization that represents the most exacting standards of excellence for Montessori schools. MCMS is the only school in the Madison area recognized by AMI for ages 3-12. Recognition is based on teacher training and compliance with AMI pedagogical standards including having AMI-trained lead teachers in each classroom.
• Independent School Management (ISM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISM provides creative strategies combining extensive research, proven management techniques, and personalized service for school management. MCMS has worked with ISM since 2009 to identify and implement goals for management and governance specific to private, independent schools.
• International Montessori Council (IMC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMC is an international organization of Montessori schools, leaders, and other organizations interested in supporting Montessori goals. It serves as an independent Montessori professional and accrediting organization for the entire Montessori community.
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAIS empowers independent schools and their students through research and trend analysis, leadership and governance guidance, and professional development opportunities for school and board leaders.
• North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAMTA provides practical services that benefit teachers and administrators in their everyday activities. MCMS Adolescent teachers have attended training certification through NAMTA.
• Montessori FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1992 to create an independent source of assistance, encouragement, and support for the international Montessori community. The mission is to nurture, inspire, and support the development of strong, successful Montessori schools worldwide.
• FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition)minorOthersFAST is a trusted third-party system used by MCMS to objectively assess what a family is able to contribute to education expenses for individualized tuition determinations.
• Hidden Savanna FarmminorOthersThe Adolescent program celebrates the land through multiple visits to Hidden Savanna Farm, building and maintaining gardens outside their classroom, and hands-on learning about permaculture.
• Nature's Classroom InstituteminorOthersThe Adolescent program participates in two annual visits to Nature's Classroom Institute located in Lake Geneva, to learn more about the ecosystems of Wisconsin and the connection between humans and the land.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Primrose Schools: Large national franchise network of private early-childhood and elementary schools. Comparable as a tuition-based private school operator targeting families with young children, though not Montessori-pure in pedagogy.
• Guidepost Montessori: Large national Montessori school operator with dozens of campuses across the U.S. Comparable in core Montessori pedagogy and target families, but operates as a multi-site chain rather than a single independent campus.

Direct peers

• New Gate School: Independent AMI-recognized Montessori school in Naples, Florida, serving toddler through high school. Comparable in AMI-accredited, mixed-age, tuition-based independent structure with similar faculty credentialing expectations.
• Lake Country Montessori School: Wisconsin-based independent Montessori school operating multi-age programs in the greater Milwaukee region. Comparable as a small, tuition-driven independent Montessori school serving families across early childhood and elementary levels.
• Milwaukee Montessori School: Wisconsin-based independent Montessori school serving toddler through adolescent programs with AMI-affiliated teaching. Comparable regional Montessori operator with similar tuition-based independent school model and multi-age classroom structure.
• Country Montessori School: Independent Montessori school in the Madison area serving preschool through middle school. Closest geographic peer, competing for many of the same families and operating a similar tuition-driven, multi-age program structure.
• Valley Montessori School: California-based independent AMI Montessori school serving toddler through middle school. Directly comparable as an AMI-accredited, multi-age, tuition-driven independent school — and notably the prior employer of MCMS's current Head of School, indicating shared pedagogical and operational standards.
• Forest Bluff School: AMI-recognized independent Montessori school in Lake Bluff, Illinois, serving toddler through adolescent. Directly comparable in AMI accreditation standards, 3-year mixed-age cohorts, and independent non-profit governance.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/madisoncommunitymontessori
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/madison-community-montessori-school-inc-

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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