The Portland Montessori School guides each child`s joyful quest to reach his or her intellectual, spiritual, social and emotional potential within a diverse, nurturing learning community as we adhere to the Montessori principles of the Association Montessori Internationale.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,600
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
151 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 25%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
22 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,600
Admissions Director
Braden Pemberton
Application URL
School Notes
- The Portland Montessori School guides each child`s joyful quest to reach their intellectual, spiritual, social and emotional potential within a diverse, nurturing learning community as we adhere to the Montessori principles of the Association Montessori Internationale
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Portland Montessori School cost?
The Portland Montessori School's tuition is approximately $13,600 for private students.
When is the application deadline for The Portland Montessori School?
The application deadline for The Portland Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Portland Montessori School located?
The Portland Montessori School is located in the North Tabor neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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(503) 297-1894
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2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
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Gr: NS-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8825 SW Barnes Road
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(503) 297-1894
7.6 miles
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601 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 236-6205
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 236-6205
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Avg. class size: 26 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
1516 NW Thurman Street
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 222-1197
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 222-1197
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 19 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
5.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8500 NW Johnson Street
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 292-7776
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 292-7776
7.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 571 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
8825 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-1894
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-1894
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 788 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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601 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 236-6205
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 236-6205
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Avg. class size: 26 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
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Portland, OR 97209
(503) 222-1197
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 222-1197
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 19 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
5.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8500 NW Johnson Street
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 292-7776
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 292-7776
7.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 571 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
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Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-1894
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-1894
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 788 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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601 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 236-6205
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 236-6205
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Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Avg. class size: 26 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
116 NE 29th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 234-2826
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 234-2826
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Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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1312 Se 35th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
(971) 266-0701
Portland, OR 97214
(971) 266-0701
1.1 miles
Gr: NS | 20 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
5309 Ne Alameda St
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 281-1912
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 281-1912
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2401 Se Stark St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-3138
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-3138
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 845 students Avg. class size: 26 students
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116 NE 29th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 234-2826
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 234-2826
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2401 Se Stark St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-3138
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-3138
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 845 students Avg. class size: 26 students
9101 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yourth Progress Learning Center
All-boys | Alternative School
2020 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-6121
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-6121
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Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students
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6148 Se Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-8880
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-8880
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Gr: 9-12 | 131 students
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601 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 236-6205
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 236-6205
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Avg. class size: 26 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
116 NE 29th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 234-2826
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 234-2826
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5309 Ne Alameda St
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 281-1912
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 281-1912
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
3330 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Waverly Therapeutic School
Alternative School
3350 Se Woodward
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 813-7786
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 813-7786
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
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Miles
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601 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 236-6205
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 236-6205
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Avg. class size: 26 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Sunnyside Mennonite Montessori School
Montessori School
1312 Se 35th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
(971) 266-0701
Portland, OR 97214
(971) 266-0701
1.1 miles
Gr: NS | 20 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
5309 Ne Alameda St
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 281-1912
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 281-1912
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
3330 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9101 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Glencoe Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
825 Se 51st Ave
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 916-6207
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 916-6207
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Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Laurelhurst Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 5%10
840 Ne 41st Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-6210
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-6210
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Gr: K-8 | 660 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Mt Tabor Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Se Ash St
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 916-5646
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 916-5646
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Rose City Park
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2334 Ne 57th Ave
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(503) 916-6765
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-6765
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