Cascades Montessori Middle School in Bellingham, WA, serves 25 students in grades 7–8 within a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supported by 4 teaching staff members.
Located in the Happy Valley neighborhood, the school reflects some diversity with 13% of students identified as students of color.
This Montessori middle school enrolls exclusively middle–grade students, focusing on a small cohort size in an urban community setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cascades Montessori Middle School?
The application deadline for Cascades Montessori Middle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cascades Montessori Middle School located?
Cascades Montessori Middle School is located in the Happy Valley neighborhood of Bellingham, WA. There are 2 other private schools located in Happy Valley.
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The nearest preschool is Blossom Childcare & Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
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1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
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(360) 671-8085
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
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Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Blossom Childcare & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2945 Douglas Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-2699
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-2699
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Blue Heron Montessori School
Montessori School
920 24th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-3669
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-3669
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Tuition listed
Montessori At Samish Woods
Montessori School
1027 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hillcrest Kids
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1400 Larrabee Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-8135
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-8135
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 187 students Tuition listed
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Independence High School
Alternative School
121 Alder Dr
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 595-2630
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 595-2630
8.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 16 students Tuition listed
Lynden Christian School
(Christian)
417 Lyncs Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5492
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5492
16 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,210 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6
Lynden Christian Schools: Administration
(Christian)
515 Drayton St
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 318-9525
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 318-9525
16 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,311 students
Skagit Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
530 N Section St
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 755-9261
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 755-9261
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Gr: K-12 | 128 students
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Montessori At Samish Woods
Montessori School
1027 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hillcrest Kids
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1400 Larrabee Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-8135
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-8135
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 187 students Tuition listed
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2116 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cedar Tree Montessori
Montessori School
2114 Broadway
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 714-1762
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 714-1762
3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
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Blossom Childcare & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2945 Douglas Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-2699
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-2699
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Blue Heron Montessori School
Montessori School
920 24th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-3669
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-3669
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Tuition listed
Montessori At Samish Woods
Montessori School
1027 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hillcrest Kids
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1400 Larrabee Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-8135
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-8135
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 187 students Tuition listed
2116 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1041 24th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6420
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6420
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Reading: ≥50%)
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1409 18th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Sehome High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 Bill Mcdonald Pkwy
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6481
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6481
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
914 15th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6430
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6430
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Fairhaven Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Park Ridge Rd
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6450
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6450
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Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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