Northwest Montessori School in Seattle, WA, serves co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a nonsectarian Montessori program located in the Fremont neighborhood.
Founded in 1965, the school enrolls 152 students with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 supported by 8 teachers.
Approximately 41% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds in this large city community.
The school is a member of the American Montessori Society and operates within a city locale offering Montessori early learning and elementary education.
Nearby Seattle Montessori options include Pacific Crest School and Kapka Cooperative School, providing additional local choices for PK–8 private schooling.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 11, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
152 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 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 Northwest Montessori School?
The application deadline for Northwest Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Northwest Montessori School located?
Northwest Montessori School is located in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 2 other private schools located in Fremont.
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The nearest high school to Northwest Montessori School is Bishop Blanchet High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kapka Cooperative School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Pacific Crest School (0.6 miles away)
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Pacific Crest School
Montessori School
600 Nw Bright St
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 789-7889
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 789-7889
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Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Alcuin School
Alternative School
216 W Boston Street
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 286-0771
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 286-0771
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 13 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
2227 10th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 442-6856
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 442-6856
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northwest Montessori School - Wedgewood
Montessori School
7400 25th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 524-4244
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 524-4244
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2728 NE 100th Street
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 524-5320
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 524-5320
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Gr: NS-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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