First Stage Montessori
First Stage Montessori serves 40 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).
The student:teacher of First Stage Montessori is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2022)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 40 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,950
- Application Deadline: Sep. 1 / rolling
Top Rankings
First Stage Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2011
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Sep. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Depending upon number of days and session attended tuition is between $350 - $395.
Summer Program Cost
$185
Summer Program Cost Notes
Weeklong summer camps 9 - 1pm run some days in the summer.
Admissions Director
Ali Budge
School Notes
- Students must be 2.5 - 6 years before September 1st each year and be self sufficient in the bathroom.
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