Fiddlehead Montessori School

Fiddlehead Montessori School in Anacortes, WA, offers co–ed education for grades K through 5 in a nonsectarian town setting.
The school enrolls 14 students with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by one full–time teacher.
Approximately 29% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small enrollment.
As a town–based program, Fiddlehead Montessori School serves families seeking a K–5 private school option in Anacortes.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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 Fiddlehead Montessori School?
The application deadline for Fiddlehead Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

Endorse Fiddlehead Montessori School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
  • Academic or athletic awards
Endorse this school:

Recent Articles

When “Personalized Learning” Is Mostly Software
When “Personalized Learning” Is Mostly Software
Discover how to tell the difference between genuine personalized learning and software-driven instruction. Learn what questions to ask private schools and how to identify classrooms where technology enhances, rather than replaces, meaningful teacher-student relationships.
Learning Support vs. Tutoring: What's Included in Private School Tuition?
Learning Support vs. Tutoring: What's Included in Private School Tuition?
Learn the difference between learning support and tutoring, what's typically included in private school tuition, and what parents should ask before enrolling.
How to Evaluate Reading and Writing Instruction in the Early Grades
How to Evaluate Reading and Writing Instruction in the Early Grades
Learn how to evaluate reading and writing instruction in the early grades, including phonics, writing, assessments, and literacy support in private schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Request Information

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Washington is $15,457 for elementary schools and $17,416 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Washington is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

Quick Links