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Cedar Tree Montessori

2114 Broadway
Bellingham, WA 98225
Cedar Tree Montessori, established in 1999, is a state and federal nonprofit elementary school with the goal to aid each child in his or her unique academic, emotional and social development through Montessori education; to provide individualized instruction and materials appropriate to each child's level of development; to provide a warm, safe, social atmosphere; to inspire children to become lifelong, independent learners; and to develop strong relationships between parents, teachers, students and community members through parent education, social activities, volunteer opportunities and school projects.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Cedar Tree Montessori Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
24 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$10,800/year for Upper Elementary, $11,800/year for Lower Elementary
Admissions Director
Kim Feerer

School Notes

  • School Motto: 'In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.' - Angela Davis
  • Cedar Tree Montessori, established in 1999, is a state and federal nonprofit elementary school with the goal to aid each child in his or her unique academic, emotional and social development through Montessori education; to provide individualized instruction and materials appropriate to each child's level of development; to provide a warm, safe, social atmosphere; to inspire children to become lifelong, independent learners; and to develop strong relationships between parents, teachers, students and community members through parent education, social activities, volunteer opportunities and school projects.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Cedar Tree Montessori?
The application deadline for Cedar Tree Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cedar Tree Montessori located?
Cedar Tree Montessori is located in the Cornwall Park neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Bellingham, WA is $10,540 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Bellingham, WA is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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