Montessori at Samish Woods
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Bellingham, WA
1027 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The largest Montessori school in Bellingham
- Serving families in Bellingham since at least 2011
Montessori at Samish Woods is a Montessori school in Bellingham, Washington, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 61 students and around 9 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 61
- Teachers
- 7.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 34 girls, 27 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 181 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 65% of Montessori elementary schools in Washington.
- Compared with 34 Montessori elementary schools in Washington.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Montessori at Samish Woods
What grades does Montessori at Samish Woods serve?
Montessori at Samish Woods serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Montessori at Samish Woods?
About 61 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Montessori at Samish Woods?
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