New Life Montessori in Renton, WA offers co鈥揺d Montessori programs for preschool and kindergarten students in a suburban community setting.
The school enrolls 22 students total, with 10 in grades K through 12, and maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 11:1 with two teachers on staff.
Founded with a Christian orientation, New Life Montessori is a member of Montessori associations and serves a diverse student body with 71.4% students of color.
The school ranks in the top 20% of private schools in Washington state for diversity, reflecting a high percentage of students of color.
New Life Montessori's tuition aligns with local private school costs, providing Montessori early learning options within the Renton area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
New Life 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-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 32%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Life Montessori?
The application deadline for New Life Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to New Life Montessori is Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Bk Play Academy For Gifted Children (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bk Play Academy For Gifted Children
Special Program Emphasis
6236 122nd Ave
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-4775
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-4775
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 24 students
Kennydale KinderCare ![Kennydale KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom]( "Kennydale KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
1795 NE 44th St.
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 228-8776
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 228-8776
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
4800 139th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 641-0700
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 641-0700
1.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
Renton Highlands KinderCare ![Renton Highlands KinderCare Photo - Rention Highlands KinderCare]( "Renton Highlands KinderCare Photo - Rention Highlands KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1225 Anacortes Ave. NE
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 271-0733
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 271-0733
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic School
(Catholic)
4400 130th Pl SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6770
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6770
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Sports: 2
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4800 139th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 641-0700
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 641-0700
1.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
5027 159th Place Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6448
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6448
2.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
United Seattle&bellevue Korean School Bellevue Campus
Special Program Emphasis
5309 125th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 500-4643
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 500-4643
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 367 students
5017 90th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5272
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-5272
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
12822 SE 32nd St., 2nd Floor
Bellevue, WA 98005
(206) 557-4646
Bellevue, WA 98005
(206) 557-4646
3.3 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bk Play Academy For Gifted Children
Special Program Emphasis
6236 122nd Ave
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-4775
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-4775
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 24 students
4800 139th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 641-0700
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 641-0700
1.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic School
(Catholic)
4400 130th Pl SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6770
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6770
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Sports: 2
5027 159th Place Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6448
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6448
2.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5130 164th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 643-1671
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 643-1671
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bk Play Academy For Gifted Children
Special Program Emphasis
6236 122nd Ave
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-4775
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-4775
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 24 students
Kennydale KinderCare ![Kennydale KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom]( "Kennydale KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
1795 NE 44th St.
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 228-8776
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 228-8776
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Renton Highlands KinderCare ![Renton Highlands KinderCare Photo - Rention Highlands KinderCare]( "Renton Highlands KinderCare Photo - Rention Highlands KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1225 Anacortes Ave. NE
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 271-0733
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 271-0733
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic School
(Catholic)
4400 130th Pl SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6770
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 747-6770
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Sports: 2
Newport Children's School, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
12930 SE Newport Way
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 641-0824
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 641-0824
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-K | 240 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8400 136th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5801
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5801
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7100 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4550
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-4550
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6928 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2700
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2700
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5225 119th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5500
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5500
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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