Northern Lights Montessori in Redmond, WA, serves 134 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 27:1 with a faculty of 5 teachers supporting early childhood education.
Students of color represent 79.41% of the enrollment, reflecting the school's diverse student body.
Northern Lights Montessori is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and offers Montessori programs consistent with AMS standards.
The school provides education within a small city community, aligning with local family needs for early learning in Redmond.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
134 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
79%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Northern Lights Montessori?
The application deadline for Northern Lights Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Northern Lights Montessori is Brightmont Academy - Redmond (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Faith Lutheran School (0.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
9041 166th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-1810
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-1810
0.4 miles
Gr: NS | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brightmont Academy - Redmond ![Brightmont Academy - Redmond Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.]( "Brightmont Academy - Redmond Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.")
Alternative School
7345 164th Ave NE, Ste I-135
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 373-0800
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 373-0800
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Rose Hill KinderCare ![Rose Hill KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Rose Hill KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
15202 Redmond Way
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-2377
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-2377
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 115 students
The Madrone School (the Grady School)
Special Education School
10020 166th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 499-7202
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 499-7202
0.9 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 26 students
Northern Lights Montessori - Willows Campus
Montessori School
14625 Ne 91st St
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 647-3031
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 647-3031
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 120 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brightmont Academy - Redmond ![Brightmont Academy - Redmond Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.]( "Brightmont Academy - Redmond Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.")
Alternative School
7345 164th Ave NE, Ste I-135
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 373-0800
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 373-0800
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
12280 Woodinville Redmond Rd Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 380-5670
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 380-5670
2.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 306 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Ventures Academy
Special Program Emphasis
4265 137TH AVE NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 437-2700
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 437-2700
2.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
20301 NE 108th Street
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-1000
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 868-1000
2.9 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 574 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8905 208th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 898-1720
3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 948 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brightmont Academy - Redmond ![Brightmont Academy - Redmond Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.]( "Brightmont Academy - Redmond Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.")
Alternative School
7345 164th Ave NE, Ste I-135
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 373-0800
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 373-0800
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Northern Lights Montessori - Willows Campus
Montessori School
14625 Ne 91st St
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 647-3031
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 647-3031
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 120 students
7655 178th Place Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 883-3271
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 883-3271
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 250 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7525 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 394-9378
1.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 13 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4239 162nd Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 881-2885
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 881-2885
2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
9041 166th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-1810
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-1810
0.4 miles
Gr: NS | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rose Hill KinderCare ![Rose Hill KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Rose Hill KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
15202 Redmond Way
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-2377
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-2377
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 115 students
Northern Lights Montessori - Willows Campus
Montessori School
14625 Ne 91st St
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 647-3031
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 647-3031
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 120 students
7655 178th Place Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 883-3271
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 883-3271
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 250 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cedar Crest Academy
Daycare / Preschool
17720 Ne 65th St Ste 100
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 376-0441
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 376-0441
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
16600 Ne 80th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2840
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2840
0.4 miles
Gr: PK | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16250 Ne 74th St
Redmond, WA 98073
(425) 702-3200
Redmond, WA 98073
(425) 702-3200
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16800 Ne 80th
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2660
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2660
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Vocational School
Wanic, 16250 Ne 74th Street
Redmond, WA 98073
(425) 702-3283
Redmond, WA 98073
(425) 702-3283
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
15130 Ne 95th St
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 882-8170
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 882-8170
0.8 miles
Gr: PK
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