Cedar Tree Montessori (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 79 students
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cedar Tree Montessori
Pre-K	21
Kind	13
1	13
2	5
3	8
4	9
6	10

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Year Founded

1999

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Student Body

Total Students

79 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 32%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

24 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$10,800/year for Upper Elementary, $11,800/year for Lower Elementary

Admissions Director

Kim Feerer

School Notes

Cedar Tree Montessori, established in 1999, is a state and federal nonprofit elementary school with the goal to aid each child in his or her unique academic, emotional and social development through Montessori education; to provide individualized instruction and materials appropriate to each child's level of development; to provide a warm, safe, social atmosphere; to inspire children to become lifelong, independent learners; and to develop strong relationships between parents, teachers, students and community members through parent education, social activities, volunteer opportunities and school projects.

School Motto: 'In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.' - Angela Davis

Cedar Tree Montessori, established in 1999, is a state and federal nonprofit elementary school with the goal to aid each child in his or her unique academic, emotional and social development through Montessori education; to provide individualized instruction and materials appropriate to each child's level of development; to provide a warm, safe, social atmosphere; to inspire children to become lifelong, independent learners; and to develop strong relationships between parents, teachers, students and community members through parent education, social activities, volunteer opportunities and school projects.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Cedar Tree Montessori?

The application deadline for Cedar Tree Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Cedar Tree Montessori located?

Cedar Tree Montessori is located in the Cornwall Park neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.

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