Montessori At Samish Woods (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked WA School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 78 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,050
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Montessori At Samish Woods ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Montessori At Samish Woods
Pre-K	15
Kind	9
1	10
2	10
3	10
4	8
5	8
6	8

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Pre-K has most students with 15, more than any other grade at Montessori At Samish Woods.

Year Founded

2009

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School Motto

School should be a learning experience children attend with enthusiasm.

Student Body

Total Students

78 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

12%

Average Class Size

24 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,050

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Tuition Notes

Elementary Tuition

% on Financial Aid

10%

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Yuki Gough

Application URL

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School Notes

Samish Woods offers an educational environment where children are free to explore the natural world and where peaceful interactions and problem solving skills are modeled and taught.
The arts are valued along with math, language, and integrated units of study focusing on science and history.
This ensures every child a well rounded education.
Each child receives individual attention balanced with small and whole group lessons.

Children are supported to learn at their own pace and receive developmentally appropriate lessons at Samish Woods. Our three classrooms are multi-age and based on a three year cycle. This provides stability and continuity for each child to thrive to their fullest. There are typically 20-25 children in each classroom with a lead teacher and an assistant. The school's campus includes a natural environment and creek. We are a non-profit private school formed and operated by teachers as a teacher professional partnership. Samish Woods is a Washington state certified private school with a limited number of scholarships available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Montessori At Samish Woods cost?

Montessori At Samish Woods's tuition is approximately $12,050 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Montessori At Samish Woods?

The acceptance rate of Montessori At Samish Woods is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Montessori At Samish Woods's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Washington with low acceptance rates.

What is Montessori At Samish Woods's ranking?

Montessori At Samish Woods ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for Montessori At Samish Woods?

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

In what neighborhood is Montessori At Samish Woods located?

Montessori At Samish Woods is located in the Samish Hill neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Bellingham, WA is $9,908 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bellingham, WA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).