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TLC Montessori

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–1

Sammamish, WA

21512 NE 16th St, Sammamish, WA 98074

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 65% of Montessori schools in Washington
  • Serving families in Sammamish since at least 2011

In Sammamish, Washington, TLC Montessori is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 1st grade. About 12 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of Montessori elementary schools in Washington. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 182 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–1
Students
12
Teachers
2.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 7 girls, 5 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 6 hours
School year
182 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 65% of Montessori elementary schools in Washington (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of Montessori elementary schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 34 Montessori elementary schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    15’11–1211’13–1427’15–1613’17–1815’19–2022’21–2212’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K70
    K11
    11

    Student body

    Black75%
    White25%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about TLC Montessori

    What grades does TLC Montessori serve?

    TLC Montessori serves grades Pre-K–1.

    How many students attend TLC Montessori?

    About 12 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at TLC Montessori?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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