Beautiful, premier Montessori School on the Eastside for over 41 years with one local owner.
Lakeside Montessori is a diverse and peaceful community of individuals, aged 2.5 to 6 years.
We empower children through character development based on learning to be responsible for oneself and compassionate toward others.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lakeside Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1984
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Lakeside Montessori is a diverse and peaceful community of individuals, aged 2.5 to 6 years. We empower children through character development based on learning to be responsible for oneself and compassionate toward others. The Montessori method allows each individual child to strive toward his or her highest academic potential by providing an environment of beauty, order and reality. The Montessori environment is designed to satisfy an innate motivation toward self-development. It is through self-development or "work", that the child is led to the mastery of social skills, academic concepts and critical, creative thinking.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside Montessori's ranking?
Lakeside Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Lakeside Montessori?
The application deadline for Lakeside Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Lakeside Montessori is Pacific Learning Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Aster Montessori (0.6 miles away)
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Miles
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2908 228th Ave SE, Ste B
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 562-3545
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 562-3545
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 176 students Tuition listed
2825 244th AVE SE
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 270-3226
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 270-3226
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1
Evergreen Academy
Montessori School
3601 228th Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 391-8743
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 391-8743
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Brightmont Academy - Sammamish ![Brightmont Academy - Sammamish Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.]( "Brightmont Academy - Sammamish Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.")
Special Program Emphasis
4588 Klahanie Dr SE Suite 401
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 836-1600
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 836-1600
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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2908 228th Ave SE, Ste B
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 562-3545
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 562-3545
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 176 students Tuition listed
Brightmont Academy - Sammamish ![Brightmont Academy - Sammamish Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.]( "Brightmont Academy - Sammamish Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.")
Special Program Emphasis
4588 Klahanie Dr SE Suite 401
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 836-1600
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 836-1600
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Eastside Catholic High School
(Catholic)
232 228th Ave Se
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 295-3024
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 295-3024
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 862 students
232 228th Avenue SE
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 295-3000
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 295-3000
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 836 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
22500 SE 64th PL, #150
Bellevue, WA 98027
(425) 885-6296
Bellevue, WA 98027
(425) 885-6296
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2908 228th Ave SE, Ste B
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 562-3545
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 562-3545
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 176 students Tuition listed
Brightmont Academy - Sammamish ![Brightmont Academy - Sammamish Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.]( "Brightmont Academy - Sammamish Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.")
Special Program Emphasis
4588 Klahanie Dr SE Suite 401
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 836-1600
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 836-1600
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
1107 228th Avenue Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 392-8053
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 392-8053
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6
25237 SE Issaquah Fall City Rd
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 392-1196
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 392-1196
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 88 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eastside Catholic High School
(Catholic)
232 228th Ave Se
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 295-3024
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 295-3024
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 862 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2825 244th AVE SE
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 270-3226
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 270-3226
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1
Evergreen Academy
Montessori School
3601 228th Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 391-8743
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 391-8743
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students
1107 228th Avenue Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 392-8053
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 392-8053
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6
Issaquah Montessori School
Montessori School
24326 SE Issaquah Fall City Rd
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 557-7705
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 557-7705
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 82 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Miracles School
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
5025 Issaquah Pine Lake Road Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 391-5651
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 391-5651
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 121 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Sunny Hills Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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3200 Issaquah-pine Lake Rd Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-7400
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-7400
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 574 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Pine Lake Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3095 Issaquah-pine Lake Rd Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-5700
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-5700
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 877 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Cedar Trails Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4399 Issaquah-pine Lake Rd Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-6500
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-6500
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25200 Se Klahanie Blvd
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7550
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7550
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Beaver Lake Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25025 Se 32nd St
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-4150
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-4150
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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