Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Compass Montessori School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 32%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Compass Montessori School of Federal Way is a place where children, ages 2 1/2 to 6 years, love to learn by doing, experimenting, touching, and using all of their senses.
- Our enriching and engaging environment and our love of teaching fosters an excitement for learning in all of our students.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Compass Montessori School offer a summer program?
Yes, Compass Montessori School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Compass Montessori School?
The application deadline for Compass Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Compass Montessori School is Life Academy of Puget Sound (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Christian
414 SW 312th Street
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
32324 First Ave. South
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 927-5051
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K | 88 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
515 S 312th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 941-3000
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students
Catholic
30527 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-3532
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Montessori School
31015 Military Rd S
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 839-7864
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Christian
414 SW 312th Street
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-11 | 26 students
Catholic
2530 S 298th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-0788
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
33645 20th Ave. S.
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 943-2544
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 42 students
Baptist
5714 29th St Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 370-8215
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 22 students
Pentecostal
3405 S 336th ST
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 880-1021
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Christian
414 SW 312th Street
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students
Catholic
30527 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-3532
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-11 | 26 students
Catholic
2530 S 298th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-0788
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
33645 20th Ave. S.
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 943-2544
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 42 students
Baptist
5714 29th St Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 370-8215
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Christian
414 SW 312th Street
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
32324 First Ave. South
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 927-5051
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K | 88 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
515 S 312th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 941-3000
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students
Catholic
30527 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-3532
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Montessori School
31015 Military Rd S
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 839-7864
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lakota Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Sw 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4800
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4800
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Adelaide Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1635 Sw 304th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2300
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2300
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Lake Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Sw 308th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2900
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2900
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Decatur High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Sw 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5200
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5200
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Sw 325th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3900
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3900
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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