First Stage Montessori
Tel:
(360) 394-4440
First Stage Montessori serves 40 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten and 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 (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 40 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,950
- Application Deadline: Sep. 1 / rolling
Top Placements
First Stage Montessori places among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $185 |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | Weeklong summer camps 9 - 1pm run some days in the summer. |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 40 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 20% State avg.: 24% |
| Students by Grade |
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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 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Sep. 1 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $3,950 |
| Tuition Notes | Depending upon number of days and session attended tuition is between $350 - $395. |
| 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.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to First Stage Montessori is West Sound Academy (4.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Silverwood School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Cottage Montessori School (2.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Poulsbo Grades: K-6 | 53 students
2.4 miles
14000 Central Valley Rd NW
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 697-7526 2.4 K-6
53 - SilverdaleThe Cottage Montessori SchoolMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-K | 22 students
2.8 miles
11878 Schold Rd Nw
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 692-1055 2.8 PK-K
22 - PoulsboMartha & Mary Primary SchoolDaycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))Grades: NS-K | 17 students
2.9 miles
19160 Front St. NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-7500 2.9 NS-K
17 - Poulsbo Grades: PK-5 | 163 students
3.1 miles
18901 8th Ave NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-9189 3.1 PK-5
163 - Poulsbo Grades: K-8 | 13 students
3.7 miles
1700 NE Lincoln Rd
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-6290 3.7 K-8
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