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Whole Child Montessori Center

5909 Se 40th Ave Portland, OR 97202

Tel: (503) 771-6366

www.wholechildmontessori.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 50 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,770
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 50 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,770
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association Montessori International (AMI)
Other Montessori association(s)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Whole Child Montessori Center
Pre-K	34
Kind	16

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Year Founded

1983

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

50 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,770

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Since 1983, Whole Child Montessori Center has nurtured a warm and engaging school community for Portland families with little ones aged 3-6 (preschool-kindergarten).
Whole Child offers a rich, interactive Montessori environment that fosters curiosity, joy, a lively intellect, and social harmony.

School Motto: A Whole Education Since 1983
School Mascot: None Provided

At the heart of the Whole Child Montessori Center community are two beautiful and carefully appointed Montessori classrooms and a lush and enchanting outdoor space that invite children to explore and to exercise their natural desires to learn, discover, and put their hands and bodies to work. Children feel safe and secure in their joyful exploration as they are guided by a highly qualified and dedicated teaching staff. Whole Child honors the importance of the collaborative spirit and is not simply a preschool, but a vibrant community of children, parents and educators.
Whole Child is nestled in the Woodstock neighborhood of SE Portland, in a space specifically designed and built to meet the needs of the young child and a small school community. The school draws children and families from all four quadrants of the city with an outstanding reputation for providing a professional, respectful and nurturing environment dedicated to authentic Montessori practice (Association Montessori Internationale accredited).

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Whole Child Montessori Center cost?

Whole Child Montessori Center's tuition is approximately $9,770 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Whole Child Montessori Center?

The application deadline for Whole Child Montessori Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Whole Child Montessori Center located?

Whole Child Montessori Center is located in the Southeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 4 other private schools located in Southeast Portland.

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The average private school tuition in Portland, OR is $14,037 for elementary schools and $17,569 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Portland, OR is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).