Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Harbor Montessori
About the School
- Harbor Montessori in Gig Harbor, WA, serves 175 co–ed students from preschool through ninth grade in a suburban community setting.
- Founded in 1981, this nonsectarian Montessori school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 and employs 9 teachers.
- The school has a student body that is 97.85% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Washington state for diversity.
- Harbor Montessori is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and offers education programs for students in grades PK–9.
- The school is located near several other private and Montessori schools in the Gig Harbor area, providing families with multiple educational options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Harbor Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
175 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 32%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Harbor Montessori?
The application deadline for Harbor Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school is St. Nicholas Catholic School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Gig Harbor KinderCare (1.0 miles away)
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