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Harbor Montessori

5414 Comte Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Harbor Montessori in Gig Harbor, WA, serves 175 co–ed students from preschool through ninth grade in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1981, this nonsectarian Montessori school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 and employs 9 teachers.
The school has a student body that is 97.85% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Washington state for diversity.
Harbor Montessori is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and offers education programs for students in grades PK–9.
The school is located near several other private and Montessori schools in the Gig Harbor area, providing families with multiple educational options.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Harbor Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
175 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Harbor Montessori Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Pierce County, WA is $12,709 for elementary schools and $15,545 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pierce County, WA is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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