Puddletown Montessori School, located near Reed College in SE Portland, was founded in 2004 and serves children ages 3-15. Here, we encourage young people to explore learning, independence, and interdependence. We are an inclusive and welcoming community and would love to share more about our school with you. Visit our website to learn more about our Montessori programs for: Preschool-Kindergarten for ages 3-6
Elementary for grades 1st-6th Middle School for grades 7 and 8
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OR School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Puddletown Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
We collaborate with MESD, PPS, & other support specialists
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Rainbow!
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 31, 2026
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 11, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
125 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No dress code, really
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
% on Financial Aid
15%
Admissions Director
Corinne (program promotion)
Application URL
School Notes
- Nonprofit
- Preschool for All site
- Inclusive and welcoming
- School day varies by age group: Pre-K/K 8:30-3, Elementary 8:20-3:10, Middle School 8:40-3:40
- Early care available beginning at 7:30
- After care available until 5:30
- Camps available to families enrolled in Puddletown; during summer break and most closure times during the school year
- Administrators have completed the Embracing Equity Leadership Residency
- Staff has taken theIntroduction to Anti-Bias Education by Britt Hawthorne
- Teachers have AMI Diplomas, as do many of our assistants and administrators
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Puddletown Montessori School's ranking?
Puddletown Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Puddletown Montessori School?
The application deadline for Puddletown Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Puddletown Montessori School is Sunstone Montessori School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Family School (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Tuition listed
Whole Child Montessori Center ![Whole Child Montessori Center Photo - Montessori teacher and preschool students together in the garden at Whole Child Montessori Center in SE Portland]( "Whole Child Montessori Center Photo - Montessori teacher and preschool students together in the garden at Whole Child Montessori Center in SE Portland")
Montessori School
5909 Se 40th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 771-6366
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 771-6366
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Agatha Catholic School ![St. Agatha Catholic School Photo - St. Agatha Catholic School circa 1911]( "St. Agatha Catholic School Photo - St. Agatha Catholic School circa 1911")
(Catholic)
7960 Se 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mt. Scott Park Center For Learning
Alternative School
6148 Se Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-8880
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-8880
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yourth Progress Learning Center
All-boys | Alternative School
2020 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-6121
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-6121
2.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Tuition listed
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Agatha Catholic School ![St. Agatha Catholic School Photo - St. Agatha Catholic School circa 1911]( "St. Agatha Catholic School Photo - St. Agatha Catholic School circa 1911")
(Catholic)
7960 Se 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2860 SE Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-6551
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-6551
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Tuition listed
Whole Child Montessori Center ![Whole Child Montessori Center Photo - Montessori teacher and preschool students together in the garden at Whole Child Montessori Center in SE Portland]( "Whole Child Montessori Center Photo - Montessori teacher and preschool students together in the garden at Whole Child Montessori Center in SE Portland")
Montessori School
5909 Se 40th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 771-6366
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 771-6366
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Agatha Catholic School ![St. Agatha Catholic School Photo - St. Agatha Catholic School circa 1911]( "St. Agatha Catholic School Photo - St. Agatha Catholic School circa 1911")
(Catholic)
7960 Se 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2860 SE Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-6551
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-6551
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4401 Se Evergreen St
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6360
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6360
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7700 Se Reed College Pl
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6343
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6343
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8950 Se 36th St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5320
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5320
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5601 Se 50th Ave
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6380
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6380
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Se 60th Ave
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6355
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6355
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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