Very Good
#497 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 24% in state
Tomah Area Montessori School
Elementary School · Tomah Area School District · Tomah, WI
A charter elementary school in Tomah, WI where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1720 Academy Ave, Tomah, WI 54660
- Math 48% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tomah Area Montessori School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 63% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tomah Area Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,050/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tomah), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,146
Median home value
$188,000
Median rent
$931/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
66.1%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Kupper Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Timber Pups Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK | 1.9 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Miller ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 105 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tomah Area School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tomah Area Montessori School is listed in Tomah Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tomah Area Montessori School
Tomah Area Montessori School is a public elementary school in Tomah, WI, part of Tomah Area School District, serving approximately 63 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #497 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tomah Area Montessori School
What grades does Tomah Area Montessori School serve?
Tomah Area Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Tomah Area Montessori School?
Tomah Area Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomah Area Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomah Area Montessori School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tomah Area Montessori School rank in WI?
Tomah Area Montessori School ranks #497 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Tomah Area Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tomah Area Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Tomah Area Montessori School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tomah Area Montessori School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Tomah Area Montessori School a charter school?
Yes, Tomah Area Montessori School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Tomah Area Montessori School a Title I school?
No, Tomah Area Montessori School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tomah Area Montessori School?
34.9% of students at Tomah Area Montessori School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Monroe County
- Phone
- (608) 374-5406
- Area population (ZIP 54660)
- 16,100
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54660; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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