Enrolling for the 2027-2028
school year
Reach us anytime at info@sparkmilwaukee.org to begin the enrollment process or discover if SPARKMilwaukee may be the right fit for your child.
Tuition for the
2027-2028 school year
Tuition is set each year to reflect the true cost of providing an exceptional Montessori+AI learning environment, and about half of SPARKMilwaukee families qualify for financial aid. We partner with an independent third‑party service to assess each family’s ability to pay and award aid fairly and confidentially. Below, you’ll find the full cost of attendance and information to help you plan for your child’s educational journey.
Early Childhood
Ages 4-6
$18,000
Lower Elementary
Ages 7-9
$24,000
Upper Elementary
Ages 10-12
$26,000
Adolescent Program
Ages 13-14
$30,000
Affording a
SPARKMilwaukee
Education
Making a SPARKMilwaukee education possible is more achievable than many families expect. Here are three common ways families successfully make it work.
Need‑based financial aid
About half of SPARKMilwaukee families qualify for need‑based aid, aligned with each family’s ability to pay.
Year-long budgeting
Families can spread tuition across 10 monthly payments.
Flexible funding options
Combine aid with employer education benefits, or use tax‑advantaged accounts like 529 plans to make costs more manageable.
Why SPARKMilwaukee?
Low student-to-guide ratios
SPARKMilwaukee studios are intentionally small with three adults in every classroom, creating one of the lowest student‑to‑guide ratios in the region. This structure ensures every child is deeply known, closely supported, and able to learn in a calm, personalized environment where their growth never gets lost in the crowd.
Beautiful learning spaces
Learning spaces at SPARKMilwaukee are intentionally beautiful, calm, and thoughtfully prepared. Every shelf, material, and workspace reflects Montessori principles of order, independence, and respect for the child. When we take the environment seriously, students take their work seriously too, stepping into spaces that signal purpose, care, and the joy of learning.
Self-directed learning
Self‑directed learning is at the heart of SPARKMilwaukee: students choose meaningful work, set goals, and move at a pace that reflects their curiosity and readiness, all within a carefully prepared Montessori environment. High‑interest workshops give them the chance to dive deeply into passions. From robotics to storytelling to art to environmental science, students turn personal interests into powerful learning experiences.