Compass Montessori School of Federal Way is a place where children, ages 2 1/2 to 6 years, love to learn by doing, experimenting, touching, and using all of their senses.
Our enriching and engaging environment and our love of teaching fosters an excitement for learning in all of our students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Compass Montessori School offer a summer program?
Yes, Compass Montessori School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
When is the application deadline for Compass Montessori School?
The application deadline for Compass Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Compass Montessori School is Life Academy of Puget Sound (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Life Academy of Puget Sound
(Christian)
414 SW 312th Street
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Avenue KinderCare ![First Avenue KinderCare Photo - First Avenue KinderCare]( "First Avenue KinderCare Photo - First Avenue KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
32324 First Ave. South
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 927-5051
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 927-5051
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Luke's Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
515 S 312th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 941-3000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 941-3000
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K | 88 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Vincent De Paul School
(Catholic)
30527 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-3532
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-3532
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Tuition listed
St. Nicholas Montessori School
Montessori School
31015 Military Rd S
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 839-7864
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 839-7864
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Life Academy of Puget Sound
(Christian)
414 SW 312th Street
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Innocents School Of The Northwest
(Catholic)
2530 S 298th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-0788
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-0788
2.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 26 students
33645 20th Ave. S.
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 943-2544
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 943-2544
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5714 29th St Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 370-8215
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 370-8215
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 42 students
3405 S 336th ST
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 880-1021
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 880-1021
3.6 miles
Gr: K-10 Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Life Academy of Puget Sound
(Christian)
414 SW 312th Street
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Vincent De Paul School
(Catholic)
30527 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-3532
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-3532
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Tuition listed
Holy Innocents School Of The Northwest
(Catholic)
2530 S 298th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-0788
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-0788
2.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 26 students
33645 20th Ave. S.
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 943-2544
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 943-2544
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5714 29th St Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 370-8215
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 370-8215
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 42 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Life Academy of Puget Sound
(Christian)
414 SW 312th Street
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Avenue KinderCare ![First Avenue KinderCare Photo - First Avenue KinderCare]( "First Avenue KinderCare Photo - First Avenue KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
32324 First Ave. South
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 927-5051
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 927-5051
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Luke's Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
515 S 312th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 941-3000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 941-3000
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K | 88 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Vincent De Paul School
(Catholic)
30527 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-3532
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-3532
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Tuition listed
St. Nicholas Montessori School
Montessori School
31015 Military Rd S
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 839-7864
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 839-7864
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Sw 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4800
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4800
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1635 Sw 304th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2300
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2300
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Sw 308th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2900
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2900
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
(Math: 20% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Sw 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5200
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5200
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Sw 325th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3900
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3900
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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