To submit an admissions inquiry to the Director of Admissions directly, visit cedarrivermontessori.org and submit an inquiry in the lower left hand corner of our main page. Located on 12 acres of forested wetland and pasture, Cedar River Montessori is a private, independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) Montessori school for students ages 3 through middle school in Renton, WA. Cedar River Montessori School fosters the innate curiosity of the child, presenting learning experiences that cultivate independent, creative thinkers who continuously build their understanding of themselves and the world around them..
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked WA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,500
- Acceptance rate: 46%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cedar River Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
135 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 32%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,500
Tuition Notes
Early childhood full-time - $11,250
Lower Elementary - $11,450
Upper Elementary- $11,650
Middle School - $11,900
% on Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
Acceptance Rate
46%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Melinda Woodard
Admissions Associate
CRMS Info
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
according to student interest, arts, Music, sports
School Notes
- CRMS serves 130 students ages 3- 14 (8th grade).
- We have three primary-level classes (ages 3 - kindergarten). Each class has 20 students and two adults.
- We have two lower elementary classes with 37 students total (grades 1-3) with two teachers and two assistants.
- We have an upper elementary class of 20 students with a teacher and an assistant.
- We have a middle school program with room for 16 students in grades 7-8
- We are located 3 miles east of I-405 off the Maple Valley highway and our students come from Renton, Seattle, Kent, Maple Valley, Issaquah, and surrounding communities.
- We are a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cedar River Montessori School cost?
Cedar River Montessori School's tuition is approximately $11,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Cedar River Montessori School?
The acceptance rate of Cedar River Montessori School is 46%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Cedar River Montessori School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Washington with low acceptance rates.
What is Cedar River Montessori School's ranking?
Cedar River Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Cedar River Montessori School?
The application deadline for Cedar River Montessori School is Jan. 31.
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