Help your child grow in a world of fascination and wonder where learning becomes a lifelong passion of discovery.
Harmony Montessori School of Portland fosters a deep connection between the children, the people in their lives and the world around them. .
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked OR School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Harmony Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1994
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
93%
Average Class Size
25 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Harmony Montessori School offer a summer program?
Yes, Harmony Montessori School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Harmony Montessori School's ranking?
Harmony 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 Harmony Montessori School?
The application deadline for Harmony Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 7/21/2020
If you are looking for an authentic Montessori education for your children at a smaller school with a family/community centered atmosphere where the guides and head of school are skilled, caring, devoted educators - this is your school. We receive almost daily "check-ins" from our children's guides and access to "Transparent Classroom" where pictures, evaluations, updates and guide/student information are readily accessible. HMS was the sponsor school for the national "Montessorians for Social Justice" conference in 2019 and upper ELs participate in the International Montessori Model United Nations Conference. My children have met a living relative of Kunta Kinte who visited Harmony this year and spoke to the children, as well as musicians, snake handlers, and even took a deep dive into the world of Harry Potter. The guides are always looking for creative ways to deliver lessons and expose the children to the natural world. The children spend time outdoors (rain or shine) every day in the garden, the playground or on walks with the guides on beautiful days. The guides and school staff are always responsive and helpful. The elementary guides use the "dibbles" testing to check where kiddos are academically which isn't always evident or straightforward in a self-directed educational model like the Montessori method.
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