Pacific Crest School offers a Montessori learning environment for children from three years of age continuing through the eighth grade. A cornerstone of Montessori philosophy is the understanding that humans progress through stages of development. The program levels at Pacific Crest reflect these stages of development by meeting the needs and interests that are unique to each developmental level.
Our classrooms and our school community are based upon: respectful and caring environments, a commitment to the support of human development, a belief in the potential of each and every child, and supporting their paths to independence.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 27
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1985
Student Body
Total Students
202 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 27
School Notes
- Our school was founded in 1985. From that initial class of 25 children located in a church basement, we have grown to a school of over 200 located on our beautiful urban campus on Bright Street. In 2003 we acquiredour Farm on Vashon Island. Our students now extend their learning and their sense of place to include both the urban and rural neighborhoods.
- Our philosophy is based upon the work ofMaria Montessori, Italian physician and educator, and her teachings which have been handed down through teacher education and certification through theAssociation Montessori Internationale(AMI).
- "Education is a natural process carried out by the human individual, and is acquired not by listening to words, but by experiences in the environment."- Maria Montessori
- All of Pacific Crest`s primary and elementary teachers are trained through AMI training centers. Our Middle School teachers attend Montessori trainings for the adolescent level; these are offered by theNorth American Montessori Teachers Association(NAMTA) in partnership with AMI.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pacific Crest School?
The application deadline for Pacific Crest School is Jan. 27.
In what neighborhood is Pacific Crest School located?
Pacific Crest School is located in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 2 other private schools located in Fremont.
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