At SHMS we are committed to recognizing and cultivating the uniqueness of each individual child.
We have a community of educators, and wonderful families, that have chosen SHMS because of a shared vision for early childhood and elementary education.
This community, fostered through high teacher retention and involved families, supports each child during this critical time of development in a dynamic Montessori environment.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Year Founded
1994
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
190 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
25 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuitions range between 9,300-12,900 dependent on the program
% on Financial Aid
5%
Admissions Director
Katherine Talamantes
Admissions Associate
Kristie Meixner
School Notes
- Building on the foundation laid by Maria Montessori, our goals are:
- To provide a safe, nurturing, academically stimulating environment where exploration and discovery are an everyday experience,
- To offer a staff that is dedicated to inspiring each student to realize his or her potential,
- To foster independence of thought, and a tolerance for the ideas, beliefs and cultures of other peoples,
- To assist in the development of a sense of responsibility and awareness of the individual and the community,
- To give children a joy of learning that will last a lifetime, and
- To work in partnership with parents to create a caring school community where the child comes first, education is celebrated, and each student gains the skills and knowledge that will lead to a productive, creative, satisfying life.
- Sunset Hills Montessori School celebrates its 22nd anniversary this fall. The school founder, Eileen Minarik, continues to be a strong voice for early childhood and elementary education in the Washington region. Please contact us for details about our programs and to explore Montessori education for your child.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sunset Hills Montessori School?
The application deadline for Sunset Hills Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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