Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked OR School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Puddletown Montessori School
About the School
- Puddletown Montessori School, located near Reed College in SE Portland, was founded in 2004 and serves children ages 3-15.
- Here, we encourage young people to explore learning, independence, and interdependence.
- We are an inclusive and welcoming community and would love to share more about our school with you.
- Visit our website to learn more about our Montessori programs for:.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked OR School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Puddletown Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
We collaborate with MESD, PPS, & other support specialists
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Rainbow!
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 11, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
125 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No dress code, really
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
% on Financial Aid
15%
Admissions Director
Corinne (program promotion)
Application URL
School Notes
- Preschool-Kindergarten for ages 3-6
- Elementary for grades 1st-6th
- Middle School for grades 7 and 8
- Nonprofit
- Preschool for All site
- Inclusive and welcoming
- School day varies by age group: Pre-K/K 8:30-3, Elementary 8:20-3:10, Middle School 8:40-3:40
- Early care available beginning at 7:30
- After care available until 5:30
- Camps available to families enrolled in Puddletown; during summer break and most closure times during the school year
- Administrators have completed the Embracing Equity Leadership Residency
- Staff has taken theIntroduction to Anti-Bias Education by Britt Hawthorne
- Teachers have AMI Diplomas, as do many of our assistants and administrators
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Puddletown Montessori School's ranking?
Puddletown Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Puddletown Montessori School?
The application deadline for Puddletown Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Puddletown Montessori School is Sunstone Montessori School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Family School (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Catholic
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
5909 Se 40th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 771-6366
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12
Virtual
Portland, OR 97202
(971) 341-6466
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
7960 Se 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12
Virtual
Portland, OR 97202
(971) 341-6466
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students
Alternative School
6148 Se Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-8880
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Waldorf School
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
All-boys | Alternative School
2020 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-6121
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Catholic
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
7960 Se 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
2860 SE Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-6551
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Waldorf School
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Catholic
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
5909 Se 40th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 771-6366
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
7960 Se 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
2860 SE Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-6551
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4401 Se Evergreen St
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6360
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6360
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Duniway Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7700 Se Reed College Pl
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6343
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6343
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Ardenwald Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8950 Se 36th St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5320
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5320
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Woodstock Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5601 Se 50th Ave
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6380
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6380
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Lane Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Se 60th Ave
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6355
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6355
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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