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The Cottage School At Mountlake

2303 25th Avenue East - Seattle, WA 98112
Tel: (206) 322-4496

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • The Cottage School's Inc. is a well respected program established in 1983 by Laura Thompson.
  • We currently operate childcare programs at three locations in Seattle.
  • Our philosophy of education is based on nurturing the whole child.
  • We provide a developmental appropriate program that encourages children to take a hands-on approach to exploring their environment.
  • This provides an opportunity for children to develop at their own pace.
  • The Cottage Schools, Inc, was established in 1983 and currently operates childcare programs at three locations in Seattle.
  • The original Cottage School was a small cottage located behind a Montlake residence near the University of Washington.
  • We moved to our current location to meet the growing needs of the community.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

The Cottage School At Mountlake ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color

School Facts

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeThe Cottage School At Mountlake
Pre-K20
Kind2
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Student Body

Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 32%

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The Cottage School's Inc. is a well respected program established in 1983 by Laura Thompson. We currently operate childcare programs at three locations in Seattle. Our philosophy of education is based on nurturing the whole child. We provide a developmental appropriate program that encourages children to take a hands-on approach to exploring their environment. This provides an opportunity for children to develop at their own pace. The Cottage Schools, Inc, was established in 1983 and currently operates childcare programs at three locations in Seattle. The original Cottage School was a small cottage located behind a Montlake residence near the University of Washington. We moved to our current location to meet the growing needs of the community.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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When is the application deadline for The Cottage School At Mountlake?
The application deadline for The Cottage School At Mountlake is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Cottage School At Mountlake located?
The Cottage School At Mountlake is located in the Northeast Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 12 other private schools located in Northeast Seattle.

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