Northern Lights Montessori–Willows Campus is a nonsectarian Montessori school in Redmond, WA, serving preschool through first grade within a small city community.
The school enrolls 120 students, including 40 in kindergarten through 12th grade, with a student–teacher ratio of 24:1 taught by five teachers.
The student body represents diverse backgrounds, with 57% of students identified as students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Washington for diversity.
The school's early learning program serves children in a city locale, offering education from pre–kindergarten to grade 1.
Northern Lights Montessori–Willows Campus is located near other Redmond private schools, providing families with multiple educational options in the area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Northern Lights Montessori - Willows Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
57%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
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 - Willows Campus?
The application deadline for Northern Lights Montessori - Willows Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Northern Lights Montessori - Willows Campus is Brightmont Academy - Redmond (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Kineo School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Rose Hill KinderCare (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Rose Hill KinderCare![Rose Hill KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Rose Hill KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
15202 Redmond Way
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-2377
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-2377
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 115 students
9041 166th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-1810
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-1810
1.2 miles
Gr: NS | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7525 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 13 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brightmont Academy - Redmond![Brightmont Academy - Redmond Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.]( "Brightmont Academy - Redmond Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.")
Alternative School
7345 164th Ave NE, Ste I-135
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 373-0800
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 373-0800
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
The Madrone School (the Grady School)
Special Education School
10020 166th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 499-7202
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 499-7202
1.4 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 26 students
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