Martha & Mary Primary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

19160 Front St. NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370

The Martha & Mary Children's Learning Center, located at 19282 Front Street NE in Poulsbo, is open from 5:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

The center cares for preschoolers, and provides extended care for children attending half-day kindergarten at Poulsbo or Vinland Elementary School.

It also houses our private full-day kindergarten class. Our preschool program focuses on kindergarten readiness.

We work with the children to help prepare them for the social, emotional and intellectual demands of kindergarten.

Learning and readiness skills are all incorporated through fun activities.

Your child will feel proud in his/her ability to show you what they learned at preschool.

That confidence helps to build self-esteem, and contributes to your child's healthy development.

our ultimate goal is to provide positive, happy and successful days as these days make up the bulk of their childhood experiences and memories.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked WA School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Martha & Mary Primary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1891

Student Body

Total Students

17 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

29%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Martha & Mary Primary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The Martha & Mary Children's Learning Center, located at 19282 Front Street NE in Poulsbo, is open from 5:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The center cares for preschoolers, and provides extended care for children attending half-day kindergarten at Poulsbo or Vinland Elementary School. It also houses our private full-day kindergarten class. Our preschool program focuses on kindergarten readiness. We work with the children to help prepare them for the social, emotional and intellectual demands of kindergarten. Learning and readiness skills are all incorporated through fun activities. Your child will feel proud in his/her ability to show you what they learned at preschool. That confidence helps to build self-esteem, and contributes to your child's healthy development. our ultimate goal is to provide positive, happy and successful days as these days make up the bulk of their childhood experiences and memories.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Martha & Mary Primary School's ranking?

Martha & Mary Primary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Martha & Mary Primary School?

The application deadline for Martha & Mary Primary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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