Northwest Montessori School Inc. believes that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, loving, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically and socially.
Children in the Montessori classroom learn through practical experiences and self discovery within a carefully prepared, child oriented environment.
Each child is regarded as an individual with unique needs.
The teacher strives to encourage and guide each child according to these individual needs, and help him/her realize a happy, balanced, aware personality that will enhance his/her life as an adult.
School Overview
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
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 Northwest Montessori School?
The application deadline for Northwest Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Northwest Montessori School is Westgate Christian School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Gaarde Christian School (0.3 miles away)
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Gaarde Christian School![Gaarde Christian School Photo - Gaarde Christian School is located on the campus of Faith Journey Church in Tigard, Oregon]( "Gaarde Christian School Photo - Gaarde Christian School is located on the campus of Faith Journey Church in Tigard, Oregon")
(Christian)
11265 SW Gaarde Street
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 639-5336
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 639-5336
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
9690 SW Johnson St
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 639-4179
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 639-4179
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
12658 SW North Dakota St.
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 524-9444
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 524-9444
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tigard Knowledge Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
10751 SW 130th Ave.
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 590-7977
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 590-7977
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 42 students
Westgate Christian School
(Christian)
12930 Sw Scholls Ferry Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 525-3500
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 525-3500
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
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