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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
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.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and 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 and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Life Academy of Puget Sound
(Christian)
414 SW 312th Street
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
32324 First Ave. South
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 927-5051
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 927-5051
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Luke's Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
515 S 312th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 941-3000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 941-3000
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K | 88 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Vincent De Paul School
(Catholic)
30527 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-3532
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-3532
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Tuition listed
St. Nicholas Montessori School
Montessori School
31015 Military Rd S
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 839-7864
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 839-7864
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
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