Orcas Montessori School vs. Salmonberry School
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School Overview
Overview
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.
Salmonberry School teaches the whole child. We believe that children learn best at their own pace.
We provide students with the freedom, the opportunities, and the tools to discover an pursue their passions.Our curriculum is rich in language, literature, science, craft, and the arts.
We integrate strong academics with active learning to bring integrated thematic units to life.
This challenges and inspires students to develop as creative thinkers and doers.
Our school community is based on mutual support and respect among students, teachers, and families.
At Salmonberry, children thrive in an environment of cooperation and camaraderie. They develop self-respect, and appreciation for the different perspectives of others.
Community service projects, a strong multi-cultural focus, and deep involvement with nature's rhythms are central to our program.
Through these experiences, students become informed, socially and environmentally responsible citizens.
Grades Offered
PK-K
PK-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1988
2001
Students Body
Total Students
14 students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
11
10
Kindergarten Students
3
7
Grade 1 Students
-
14
Grade 2 Students
-
5
Grade 3 Students
-
9
Grade 4 Students
-
6
Grade 5 Students
-
5
Grade 6 Students
-
5
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
4 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$9,400
Tuition Notes
n/a
Kindergarten tuition ranges from $5,300-$8,850
Elementary tuition ranges from $8,200-$9,400
% on Financial Aid
n/a
35%