Pioneer Meadows Montessori School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WA School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 82 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,990
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Pioneer Meadows Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Pioneer Meadows Montessori School
Pre-K	30
Kind	17
1	7
2	7
3	7
4	7
5	4
6	3

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Year Founded

2004

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Campus Size

6 acres

Student Body

Total Students

82 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,990

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Tuition Notes

Five days a week, 1/2 day tuition for Preschoolers

% on Financial Aid

25%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

School Notes

Located on 5+ beautiful acres in Ferndale, Pioneer Meadows Montessori School offers both preschool and elementary level classes.
All classes are five days a week.
Each class is comprised of children in multi-aged groupings.
We offer an outstanding, scientifically-researched, authentic Montessori program.
Our calm and loving environment is rich in dynamic, hands-on experiences in all subject areas.
And, in 2012, we added a Spanish Program, led by a native Spanish speaker.

Prior to applying, we ask interested parents to first attend a Parent Information Session and an Observation. Please contact the school to schedule.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Pioneer Meadows Montessori School's tuition is approximately $2,990 for private students.

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Pioneer Meadows Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

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The application deadline for Pioneer Meadows Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Whatcom County, WA is $8,563 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Whatcom County, WA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).