Sonshine Express Preschool/Kindergarten is a spiritual, scholastic, and social approach to a child's early education.
We are not just a preschool for the children but offer a setting for the whole family!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
130 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
2\'s- 73.00 3\'s-146.00 Pre-K -219.00 Kindergarten-$440.00
Create and Play- $20.00 per morning
Lunch and Play-$12.00 per session
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Patty Hottmann
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Sonshine Express Preschool?
The acceptance rate of Sonshine Express Preschool is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
When is the application deadline for Sonshine Express Preschool?
The application deadline for Sonshine Express Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Sonshine Express Preschool located?
Sonshine Express Preschool is located in the Mount Park neighborhood of Lake Oswego, OR. There are 1 other private schools located in Mount Park.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Sonshine Express Preschool is Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts&Sciences (Worldwide) (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is International Leadership Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mountain Park KinderCare (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
11 Monroe Pkwy
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 636-4077
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 636-4077
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
West Hills Montessori School-lake Oswego
Montessori School
4515 Parkview Dr
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 351-6444
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 351-6444
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 68 students Tuition listed
International Leadership Academy ![International Leadership Academy Photo]( "International Leadership Academy Photo")
Alternative School
14788 Boones Ferry Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 662-8452
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 662-8452
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Acton Academy Lake Oswego
Montessori School (Christian)
4565 Carman Dr. Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 208-5387
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 208-5387
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 30 students Tuition listed
Lake Grove KinderCare ![Lake Grove KinderCare Photo - Welcome to Lake Grove KinderCare]( "Lake Grove KinderCare Photo - Welcome to Lake Grove KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
3700 Red Cedar Way
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 635-8982
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 635-8982
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts&Sciences (Worldwide) ![Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts&Sciences (Worldwide) Photo - We always hold an in-person graduation each year in San Diego, California, where families from all over the world come together to celebrate their students' accomplishments!]( "Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts&Sciences (Worldwide) Photo - We always hold an in-person graduation each year in San Diego, California, where families from all over the world come together to celebrate their students' accomplishments!")
Alternative School
5200 Meadows Rd Ste 150
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 226-7374
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 226-7374
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 377 students Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
1915 South Shore Blvd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 594-8800
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 594-8800
2.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8200 SW Pfaffle St.
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 697-4711
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 697-4711
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
3.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
International Leadership Academy ![International Leadership Academy Photo]( "International Leadership Academy Photo")
Alternative School
14788 Boones Ferry Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 662-8452
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 662-8452
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Acton Academy Lake Oswego
Montessori School (Christian)
4565 Carman Dr. Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 208-5387
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 208-5387
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 30 students Tuition listed
Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts&Sciences (Worldwide) ![Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts&Sciences (Worldwide) Photo - We always hold an in-person graduation each year in San Diego, California, where families from all over the world come together to celebrate their students' accomplishments!]( "Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts&Sciences (Worldwide) Photo - We always hold an in-person graduation each year in San Diego, California, where families from all over the world come together to celebrate their students' accomplishments!")
Alternative School
5200 Meadows Rd Ste 150
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 226-7374
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 226-7374
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 377 students Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
716 A Ave
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 636-2121
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 636-2121
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 223 students
1807 SW Freeman Street
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-7600
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-7600
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 252 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
11 Monroe Pkwy
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 636-4077
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 636-4077
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
West Hills Montessori School-lake Oswego
Montessori School
4515 Parkview Dr
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 351-6444
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 351-6444
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 68 students Tuition listed
International Leadership Academy ![International Leadership Academy Photo]( "International Leadership Academy Photo")
Alternative School
14788 Boones Ferry Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 662-8452
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 662-8452
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Acton Academy Lake Oswego
Montessori School (Christian)
4565 Carman Dr. Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 208-5387
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 208-5387
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 30 students Tuition listed
Lake Grove KinderCare ![Lake Grove KinderCare Photo - Welcome to Lake Grove KinderCare]( "Lake Grove KinderCare Photo - Welcome to Lake Grove KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
3700 Red Cedar Way
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 635-8982
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 635-8982
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Stephenson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2627 Sw Stephenson St
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6318
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6318
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Lake Oswego Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Sw Country Club Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2335
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2335
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Lake Oswego High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2501 Sw Country Club Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2313
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2313
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10625 Sw 35th
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-5680
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-5680
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 715 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Oak Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Kingsgate Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2323
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2323
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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