Northern Lights Montessori School (Closed 2015)

Northern Lights Montessori School in Bellevue, WA serves 120 students in preschool and kindergarten within a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 30:1, supported by 4 teaching staff members.
Founded with a focus on early childhood education, it offers Montessori learning for grades PK through K.
The student body represents 70 percent students of color, reflecting diversity in a small city neighborhood setting.
Northern Lights Montessori School holds membership in the American Montessori Society and is located near the Crossroads neighborhood in Bellevue.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Northern Lights Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Northern Lights Montessori School?
The application deadline for Northern Lights Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Northern Lights Montessori School located?
Northern Lights Montessori School is located in the Crossroads neighborhood of Bellevue, WA. There are 7 other private schools located in Crossroads.

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