Serving 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wausau Area Montessori Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School's student population of 121 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
121 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wausau Area Montessori Charter School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#905 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
86%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wausau Area Montessori Charter School's ranking?
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School is ranked #905 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Wausau Area Montessori Charter School?
121 students attend Wausau Area Montessori Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Wausau Area Montessori Charter School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wausau Area Montessori Charter School?
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wausau Area Montessori Charter School offer ?
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wausau Area Montessori Charter School part of?
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School is part of Wausau School District.
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