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
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
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.: 11:1
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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School
Location
Miles
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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
12280 Woodinville Redmond Rd Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 380-5670
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 380-5670
2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 306 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
18943 120th Ave NE
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 774-6622
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 774-6622
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ventures Academy
Special Program Emphasis
4265 137TH AVE NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 437-2700
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 437-2700
2.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
316 Fourth Avenue South
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 298-6451
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 298-6451
2.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Holy Family Parish School
(Catholic)
7300 120th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 827-0444
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 827-0444
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Tuition listed
12280 Woodinville Redmond Rd Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 380-5670
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 380-5670
2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 306 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
7655 178th Place Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 883-3271
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 883-3271
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 250 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
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
Holy Family Parish School
(Catholic)
7300 120th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 827-0444
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 827-0444
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Tuition listed
Totem Lake KinderCare ![Totem Lake KinderCare Photo - Totem Lake KinderCare]( "Totem Lake KinderCare Photo - Totem Lake KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
11404 Slater Ave. Northeast
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 828-3583
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 828-3583
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
A Child's Journey School
Daycare / Preschool
11711 124th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 821-6332
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 821-6332
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-K | 126 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rose Hill Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13505 Ne 75th
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2460
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2460
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 901 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Stella Schola
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13505 Ne 75th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2475
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2475
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9525 130th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2730
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2730
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rose Hill Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8044 128th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2680
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2680
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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