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.: 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 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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Location
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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
Scholls Ferry Road KinderCare ![Scholls Ferry Road KinderCare Photo - Scholls Ferry Road KinderCare]( "Scholls Ferry Road KinderCare Photo - Scholls Ferry Road KinderCare")
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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
8200 SW Pfaffle St.
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 697-4711
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 697-4711
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Southwest Christian School
(Christian)
14605 SW Weir Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
(503) 524-8000
Beaverton, OR 97007
(503) 524-8000
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 351 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Cor Deo Christian Academy
(Christian)
9100 Sw 135th Ave
Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 524-1866
Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 524-1866
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 123 students Tuition listed
Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts&Sciences (Worldwide) ![Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts&Sciences (Worldwide) Photo - We always hold an in-person graduation each year in San Diego, California, where families from all over the world come together to celebrate their students' accomplishments!]( "Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts&Sciences (Worldwide) Photo - We always hold an in-person graduation each year in San Diego, California, where families from all over the world come together to celebrate their students' accomplishments!")
Alternative School
5200 Meadows Rd Ste 150
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 226-7374
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 226-7374
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 377 students Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
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
Mari's Little Lambs Preschool & Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
12360 SW Pioneer Lane
Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 579-2000
Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 579-2000
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 240 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10540 Sw Hall Blvd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 245-9200
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 245-9200
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 72 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Scholls Ferry Road KinderCare ![Scholls Ferry Road KinderCare Photo - Scholls Ferry Road KinderCare]( "Scholls Ferry Road KinderCare Photo - Scholls Ferry Road KinderCare")
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
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alberta Rider Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14850 Sw 132nd Ter
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4900
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4900
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
James Templeton Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9500 Sw Murdock St
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4850
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4850
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Charles F Tigard Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12850 Sw Grant St
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 431-4400
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 431-4400
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Twality Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14650 Sw 97th Ave
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5200
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5200
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,006 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16155 Sw 131st Ave
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4450
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4450
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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