Eugene Montessori School is a private Montessori preschool for children ages 2 through 6 years old in Eugene, Oregon.
Come visit our multi-age classrooms where children work together as a community, caring for each other and the environment.
We believe that children learn best when they explore and discover on their own, constructing their knowledge through hands-on experiences and problem solving.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1962
Student Body
Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Education is a natural process carried out by the human individual, and is acquired not by listening to word, but by experiences in the environment.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Eugene Montessori School?
The application deadline for Eugene Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Eugene Montessori School located?
Eugene Montessori School is located in the Cal Young neighborhood of Eugene, OR. There are 1 other private schools located in Cal Young.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Eugene Montessori School is Looking Glass Stepping Stone Program School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Coburg Road KinderCare (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Coburg Road KinderCare ![Coburg Road KinderCare Photo - Coburg Road KinderCare]( "Coburg Road KinderCare Photo - Coburg Road KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2506 Oakmont Way
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 687-2484
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 687-2484
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 32 students Tuition listed
Looking Glass Stepping Stone Program School
All-boys | Alternative School
2517 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-4293
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-4293
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
Eweb Cdc
Daycare / Preschool
500 E 4th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-7000
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-7000
1 miles
Gr: NS | 58 students
Pitch Program (wed To Be Youth Shelter)
Alternative School
2655 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-2583
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-2583
1 miles
Gr: 6-11 | 7 students
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
1201 Satre St
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 344-1401
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 344-1401
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 25 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Looking Glass Stepping Stone Program School
All-boys | Alternative School
2517 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-4293
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-4293
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
Pitch Program (wed To Be Youth Shelter)
Alternative School
2655 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-2583
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-2583
1 miles
Gr: 6-11 | 7 students
Looking Glass New Roads School
Alternative School
945 W 7th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
1.8 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students
Looking Glass - River Road
Special Education School
550 River Rd
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 246-1146
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 246-1146
2.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 16 students
1900 Kingsley Rd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-2234
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-2234
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Looking Glass Stepping Stone Program School
All-boys | Alternative School
2517 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-4293
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-4293
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
Pitch Program (wed To Be Youth Shelter)
Alternative School
2655 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-2583
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-2583
1 miles
Gr: 6-11 | 7 students
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
1201 Satre St
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 344-1401
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 344-1401
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 25 students
2895 Chad Drive
Eugene, OR 97408
(541) 554-1517
Eugene, OR 97408
(541) 554-1517
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Looking Glass - River Road
Special Education School
550 River Rd
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 246-1146
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 246-1146
2.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 16 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Coburg Road KinderCare ![Coburg Road KinderCare Photo - Coburg Road KinderCare]( "Coburg Road KinderCare Photo - Coburg Road KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2506 Oakmont Way
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 687-2484
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 687-2484
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 32 students Tuition listed
Eweb Cdc
Daycare / Preschool
500 E 4th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-7000
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-7000
1 miles
Gr: NS | 58 students
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
1201 Satre St
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 344-1401
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 344-1401
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 25 students
The Toy Box
Special Education School
1132 Valley Butte Dr
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 344-6833
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 344-6833
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Unity School, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
580 N Garden Way
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 484-0107
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 484-0107
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Queens Way
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-6500
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-6500
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
2727 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 682-4715
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 682-4715
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Bailey Ln
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-6300
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-6300
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Sheldon High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2455 Willakenzie Rd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-6600
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-6600
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Holt Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
770 Calvin St
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-6100
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-6100
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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