Harbor Montessori in Gig Harbor, WA, serves 175 co–ed students from preschool through ninth grade in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1981, this nonsectarian Montessori school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 and employs 9 teachers.
The school has a student body that is 97.85% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Washington state for diversity.
Harbor Montessori is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and offers education programs for students in grades PK–9.
The school is located near several other private and Montessori schools in the Gig Harbor area, providing families with multiple educational options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Harbor Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
175 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 32%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Harbor Montessori?
The application deadline for Harbor Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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People that viewed Harbor Montessori also viewed these schools: Lighthouse Christian School, Gig Harbor Academy, Burley Christian School, Bethany Lutheran Church & Early Learning Center and Discovery Montessori.
The nearest high school to Harbor Montessori is Harbor Christian Schools (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Nicholas Catholic School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Gig Harbor KinderCare (1.0 miles away)
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3008 36th St Nw
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(253) 858-5962
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 858-5962
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(253) 858-5962
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 858-5962
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6820 32nd St NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 265-2150
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 265-2150
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Gr: NS-5 | 156 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
14687 Olympic Dr Se
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(253) 851-8619
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(253) 851-8619
6.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-1300
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(253) 851-8952
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Gr: NS-PK | 28 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(253) 851-8952
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(253) 857-8051
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Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
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(253) 851-8952
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(253) 857-6242
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14687 Olympic Dr Se
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(253) 851-8619
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(253) 851-8619
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Gr: K-12 | 154 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(253) 272-2216
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(253) 858-7632
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 858-7632
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Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Harbor Christian Schools
(Christian)
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Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 857-6242
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 857-6242
1.6 miles
Gr: 5-11 | 13 students
3114 45th Street Ct Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-8952
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-8952
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6820 32nd St NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 265-2150
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 265-2150
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 156 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3008 36th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 858-5962
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 858-5962
2.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 488 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gig Harbor KinderCare ![Gig Harbor KinderCare Photo - Gig Harbor KinderCare]( "Gig Harbor KinderCare Photo - Gig Harbor KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
3811 Grandview Steet
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-1777
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-1777
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
3555 Edwards Dr
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 858-7632
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 858-7632
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
6220 38th Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-2484
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-2484
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
3114 45th Street Ct Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-8952
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-8952
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6820 32nd St NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 265-2150
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 265-2150
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 156 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 41% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5101 Rosedale St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1400
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1400
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4905 Rosedale St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1200
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1200
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8402 Skansie Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-3500
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-3500
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14015 62nd Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9010 Prentice Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1900
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1900
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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