Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,770
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Whole Child Montessori Center
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,770
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1983
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Motto
A Whole Education Since 1983
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Sports
School Mascot
None Provided
School Notes
- Since 1983, Whole Child Montessori Center has nurtured a warm and engaging school community for Portland families with little ones aged 3-6 (preschool-kindergarten).
- Whole Child offers a rich, interactive Montessori environment that fosters curiosity, joy, a lively intellect, and social harmony.
- At the heart of the Whole Child Montessori Center community are two beautiful and carefully appointed Montessori classrooms and a lush and enchanting outdoor space that invite children to explore and to exercise their natural desires to learn, discover, and put their hands and bodies to work. Children feel safe and secure in their joyful exploration as they are guided by a highly qualified and dedicated teaching staff. Whole Child honors the importance of the collaborative spirit and is not simply a preschool, but a vibrant community of children, parents and educators.
- Whole Child is nestled in the Woodstock neighborhood of SE Portland, in a space specifically designed and built to meet the needs of the young child and a small school community. The school draws children and families from all four quadrants of the city with an outstanding reputation for providing a professional, respectful and nurturing environment dedicated to authentic Montessori practice (Association Montessori Internationale accredited).
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Whole Child Montessori Center cost?
Whole Child Montessori Center's tuition is approximately $9,770 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Whole Child Montessori Center?
The application deadline for Whole Child Montessori Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Whole Child Montessori Center located?
Whole Child Montessori Center is located in the Southeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 4 other private schools located in Southeast Portland.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Whole Child Montessori Center is Sunstone Montessori School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Puddletown Montessori School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
7220 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Catholic
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12
Virtual
Portland, OR 97202
(971) 341-6466
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
2860 SE Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-6551
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12
Virtual
Portland, OR 97202
(971) 341-6466
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students
Alternative School
6148 Se Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-8880
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
All-boys | Alternative School
2020 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-6121
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Waldorf School
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
7220 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Catholic
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
2860 SE Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-6551
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
3330 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
7220 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Catholic
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
2860 SE Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-6551
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
3330 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
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Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4401 Se Evergreen St
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6360
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6360
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5601 Se 50th Ave
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6380
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6380
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7700 Se Reed College Pl
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6343
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6343
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3119 Se Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6209
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6209
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4701 Se Bush St
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6340
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6340
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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