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Puddletown Montessori School

7220 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd Portland, OR 97202

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OR School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Puddletown Montessori School Photo #1 - Elementary regularly walks to nearby Errol Heights Park to learn more about the Johnson Creek Watershed
Puddletown Montessori School Photo #2 - Practical Life and botany in preschool-kindergarten
Puddletown Montessori School Photo #3 - Outdoor School for Elementary and Middle School
Puddletown Montessori School Photo #4 - Middle School enjoys camping trips and other field trips.
Puddletown Montessori School Photo #5 - yoga!
Puddletown Montessori School Photo #6 - Group learning in preschool-kindergarten
Puddletown Montessori School Photo #7 - planting our garden in 2010
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About the School

  • Puddletown Montessori School, located near Reed College in SE Portland, was founded in 2004 and serves children ages 3-15.
  • Here, we encourage young people to explore learning, independence, and interdependence.
  • We are an inclusive and welcoming community and would love to share more about our school with you.
  • Visit our website to learn more about our Montessori programs for:.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OR School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Puddletown Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
We collaborate with MESD, PPS, & other support specialists
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 11, 2027

Student Body

Total Students
125 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No dress code, really

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
% on Financial Aid
15%
Admissions Director
Corinne (program promotion)
Application URL

Sports

Colors
Rainbow!

School Notes

  • Preschool-Kindergarten for ages 3-6
  • Elementary for grades 1st-6th
  • Middle School for grades 7 and 8
  • Nonprofit
  • Preschool for All site
  • Inclusive and welcoming
  • School day varies by age group: Pre-K/K 8:30-3, Elementary 8:20-3:10, Middle School 8:40-3:40
  • Early care available beginning at 7:30
  • After care available until 5:30
  • Camps available to families enrolled in Puddletown; during summer break and most closure times during the school year
  • Administrators have completed the Embracing Equity Leadership Residency
  • Staff has taken theIntroduction to Anti-Bias Education by Britt Hawthorne
  • Teachers have AMI Diplomas, as do many of our assistants and administrators
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Puddletown Montessori School's ranking?
Puddletown Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Puddletown Montessori School?
The application deadline for Puddletown Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Portland, OR is $14,037 for elementary schools and $17,569 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Portland, OR is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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