Phoenix Montessori has been nurturing and providing care for children in the Renton area since 1995.
Our head educators are AMS certified Montessori Instructors, each with over 20 years of experience, and our Director is a State Certified K-12 teacher.
We are a licensed Preschool and offer a Certified Kindergarten Program.
We provide full and half day programs for children ages 2 through 6 years old.
The Montessori environment is highly organized, structured and consistent. The Montessori classroom is a carefully prepared environment that allows children to move, touch, manipulate and explore materials within each curriculum area.
Montessori children experience daily lessons during circle time as a group and through one-on-one presentations from instructors as well as their independent use of Montessori materials.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 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
1995
School Motto
Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
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 Phoenix Montessori?
The application deadline for Phoenix Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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