Montessori Academy At Spring Valley (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked WA School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 63 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,000
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Montessori Academy At Spring Valley ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other Montessori association(s)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Montessori Academy At Spring Valley
Nursery	5
Pre-K	20
Kind	7
1	6
2	5
3	5
4	4
5	4
6	2
7	3
8	2

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Year Founded

1951

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

63 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

56%

State avg.: 32%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

14 students

Number of AP Courses

2 courses

Advanced Courses

Montessori teacher education

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniform required

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,000

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Tuition Notes

tuition is paid in 10 monthly payments; tuition assistance available for returning students based on need .

Summer Program Cost

$800

Summer Program Cost Notes

weekly payments of 250 plus registration fee.

% on Financial Aid

25%

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Debbie Montgomery

Admissions Associate

Debbie Montgomery

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

SoccerTrack and Field

School Notes

Montessori Academy at Spring Valley for Toddlers through 8th grade students is situated on 14-acre wooded Campus in Federal Way where students experience Nature daily through Nature walks and Nature Studies. Students raise salmon from eggs and release the fingerlings into the salmon-run Hylebos Creek going through the Campus. Spring Valley Montessori also offers MACTE accredited Montessori Teacher Education Programs at the Early Childhood and Elementary levels.

School Motto: Education for Life

Montessori Academy at Spring Valleyprovides classes forPreschoolthrough 8th grade students. All early learning takes place initially through the senses. Given a prepared environment, the child will choose, from the varied and rich stimuli present, the tools necessary for his/her own natural growth. The Montessori environment is a positive, stimulating, and enriching environment for children of all ages, all cultural backgrounds, all capabilities and/or gifts. The work process involves attaining skills, refining tasks, developing sensitivities, strengthening concentration, solving problems, and achieving new insights. The goal is to become happy and useful members of society; to achieve the ability to "cope" and to "adapt" well, and to gain competence to function in the real world.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Montessori Academy At Spring Valley cost?

Montessori Academy At Spring Valley's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students and $800 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Montessori Academy At Spring Valley?

The acceptance rate of Montessori Academy At Spring Valley is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.

Does Montessori Academy At Spring Valley offer a summer program?

Yes, Montessori Academy At Spring Valley offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Montessori Academy At Spring Valley offer?

Montessori Academy At Spring Valley offers 2 interscholastic sports: Soccer and Track and Field.

What is Montessori Academy At Spring Valley's ranking?

Montessori Academy At Spring Valley ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Montessori Academy At Spring Valley?

The application deadline for Montessori Academy At Spring Valley is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 6/16/2023

We love Montessori Academy at Spring Valley. Our sons have been at the school all through elementary school and absolutely love it. They have amazing thoughtful teachers and wonderful friends.

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