Downtown Montessori Academy

Choosing a school for your child is an incredibly stressful process. When we found DMA - and were accepted off the waiting list a week into the school year - we were elated and so very relieved. Our son is in his second year at the school and absolutely loves it. Great teachers and staff. My only qualm is with the lack of a PTO. Otherwise, we couldn't be happier.
--Submitted by a parent

Super happy here! The children are all so different and come from all different backgrounds. We feel at home here :)
--Submitted by a parent

My Daughter LOVES DMA! What a great feeling to have your child look forward to school everyday. My daughter has been at DMA for 4 years now and the level of eduction that she receives is second to none. This is truly a special school and the teachers and staff are outstanding. Respect and courtesy are taught from day one and it shows. Take a tour if you are looking for a new school and you won't be disappointed.
--Submitted by a parent

Coming from a regular public school, the adolescent program is a challenge, but it does help me by giving me the extra attention I need with the work. The new ways of learning I found kind of fun, yet creative. Mary Host is an excellent teacher if you like to be taught in a specific way. She will try to do her best to try to do it your way, to help you understand the work better. I know you're going to be kind of nervous switching schools (I was), but after the first few weeks I knew everyone and understood the Montessori way. I've learned more here in four months than I did in a whole school year at my old school. I highly recommend Downtown Montessori Academy!
--Submitted by a student

Our daugher is in first grade at Downtown Montessori Academy. This is our third year there. The school has the best learning environment and my daughter is thriving there. She wakes up every morning thrilled to go to school. The children are well behaved and all are treated with great respect. The school has extracurricular activities which include private piano lessons, chess, volleyball and scouts. I couldn't have asked for a better school because there isn't one.
--Submitted by a parent

I like my teachers and I like that i do not have to sit in one place all day long while working.
--Submitted by a student

My daughter has attended DMA since she was 3 and now about to enter 5th grade. When I learn from other parents that don't have the luxury of easy and direct contact with their administration and teachers I think of how lucky we are and all the positives a small school and small classroom provide. DMA has never missed a beat as far as putting the child first. The teachers are a testimont to my daughter's zealous interest in learning and exploring and she and her peers exemplify Maria Montessori's mantra - 'grace, courtesy and respect.' I highly recommend Downtown Montesorri Academy all the way through 8th grade.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter loves DMA! She's a bit on the shy side so we're ecstatic the school now goes up to 8th grade. The teachers are knowledgeable and actively involved. Everyone says it's like an extended family here.
--Submitted by a parent

We are extremely happy with Downtown Montessori. Our 5 y.o. son has really blossomed there, and he asks to go back to school after we've been on vacation for several days. The teachers are caring, and we love that the classes are not too large. We were drawn to the Montessori method for our son, but we are also glad that the school is not rigidly orthodox. That is, the children in the Children's House also have circle/story time, a lot of music education, and other group activities in addition to the self-directed periods of independent work. We also send our son to aftercare at the school, which is a tremendous benefit to us as working parents.
--Submitted by a parent

Downtown Montessori Academy is a small diverse school in Bay View Milwaukee. Our three children attend ages 3, 5, and 7. DMA provides a nurturing environment for young children, while encouraging self-direction. What we really love about this school is that the Principal is always open to discussion on any topic. While we haven't had many conflicts, any conflicts can be addressed in a respectful manner. The school is quite urban but very small. The classrooms are interactive, children never sitting in row waiting to be called on. We love this! Plus, the academic skills they acquire are broad-reading at young ages and math skills beginning right away!
--Submitted by Heather, a parent