Montessori Sundborn Childrens House

1015 7th Ave Se Albany, OR 97321
www.sundborn.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked OR School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

About the School

  • Sundborn Children's House serves twenty-five 2½ to 6 year olds in Albany.
  • The program goals are to meet the social, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of children by offering a child-centered environment in a warm, loving and secure atmosphere.
  • The program is based on Dr. Montessori's philosophy and educational methods which foster self-awareness and independence built through repeated experiences of personal success and self-mastery.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked OR School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

Montessori Sundborn Childrens House ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Facts

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Inquire
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
25 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Five-day per week Montessori Programs are offered: 9 to noon and 9 to 2:30. The annual tuition amount may be paid in 10 payments. Before and after care is available from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm as needed. Summer program paid by the month.
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Karen Madsen-Barton

Sports

Total Sports Offered
2 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Students and families support the indigenous Nhimbe School in rural Zimbabwe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Montessori Sundborn Childrens House?
The acceptance rate of Montessori Sundborn Childrens House is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
What sports does Montessori Sundborn Childrens House offer?
Montessori Sundborn Childrens House offers 2 interscholastic sports: Cheering and Soccer.
What is Montessori Sundborn Childrens House's ranking?
Montessori Sundborn Childrens House ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Sundborn Childrens House?
The application deadline for Montessori Sundborn Childrens House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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