Orcas Montessori School in Eastsound, WA serves 14 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1988, this nonsectarian early childhood program maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with two teachers on staff.
The school operates as a coeducational Montessori program and is affiliated with other Montessori organizations.
Orcas Montessori School provides early learning options in a rural location outside Eastsound, WA.
Enrollment includes 3 students in kindergarten, reflecting a small school size focused on early childhood education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1988
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Orcas Montessori School often compared to?
Orcas Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Salmonberry School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Orcas Montessori School?
The application deadline for Orcas Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Orcas Montessori School vs. Salmonberry School
The nearest high school to Orcas Montessori School is Orcas Christian School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Salmonberry School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
867 North Beach Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-4310
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-4310
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 61 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Orcas Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
107 Enchanted Forest Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-6683
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-6683
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 79 students
Paideia Classical School
(Christian)
265 Price St
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-8322
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-8322
13 miles
Gr: K-8 | 22 students
505 Spring St
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6393
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6393
13 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
775 Park St
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-2331
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-2331
13 miles
Gr: K-4 | 18 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Orcas Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
107 Enchanted Forest Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-6683
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-6683
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 79 students
505 Spring St
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6393
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6393
13 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
20 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Independence High School
Alternative School
121 Alder Dr
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 595-2630
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 595-2630
26.6 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 16 students Tuition listed
Lynden Christian Schools: Administration
(Christian)
515 Drayton St
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 318-9525
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 318-9525
26.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,311 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
867 North Beach Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-4310
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-4310
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 61 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Orcas Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
107 Enchanted Forest Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-6683
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-6683
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 79 students
Paideia Classical School
(Christian)
265 Price St
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-8322
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-8322
13 miles
Gr: K-8 | 22 students
505 Spring St
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6393
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6393
13 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
775 Park St
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-2331
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-2331
13 miles
Gr: K-4 | 18 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
867 North Beach Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-4310
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-4310
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 61 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Pioneer Meadows Montessori School
Montessori School
2377 Douglas Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 788-3681
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 788-3681
16.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
San Juan Montessori School
Montessori School
1308-7th
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-9824
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-9824
18.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Hillcrest Kids
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1400 Larrabee Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-8135
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-8135
18.6 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 187 students Tuition listed
Blue Heron Montessori School
Montessori School
920 24th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-3669
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-3669
19.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oasis K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
557 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Orcas Island Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2286
Eastsound, WA 98245
(206) 376-2286
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Orcas Island High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Orcas Island Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
715 School Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2287
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Orcas Island Montessori Public
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
557 School Road
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2284
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-2284
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-3 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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