The Sammamish Montessori School vs. Bellevue Children's Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
The Sammamish Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Bellevue Children's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Overview
The Sammamish Montessori School offers a carefully planned environment that provides a wide variety of learning experiences for preschool, kindergarten and elementary children.
During these formative years, children learn faster than at any other time of their lives.
Early experiences contribute significantly to the structure of the brain and its capacities.
Ignite a Love for Lifelong Learning. At Bellevue Children's Academy, we recognize and foster the unique qualities of all our students, from Preschool to 4th Grade. Here, personal growth meets academic excellence. Our small class sizes, innovative teaching methods, and well-rounded programs nurture a learning journey that instills a lifelong passion for knowledge and a foundation for continued academic triumph.
We aim to cultivate your child's holistic development for future success. We combines a rich, comprehensive curriculum with forward-thinking educational practices, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors.
Grades Offered
PK-1
PK-4
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1977
2000
Students Body
Total Students
250 students
658 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
-
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
55
-
Pre-K Students
165
69
Kindergarten Students
30
132
Grade 1 Students
-
115
Grade 2 Students
-
97
Grade 3 Students
-
85
Grade 4 Students
-
68
Grade 5 Students
-
92
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
62 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
n/a
Average Class Size
20
12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:5
1:11
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(School uniforms)
(School uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$2,100
$26,500
Tuition Notes
please see the current tuition page at https://sammamishmontessori.com/admissions/tuition-fees/
Tuition varies by grade, tuition displayed is highest amount.
Ravenna Application Fee (Non-Refundable/Non-Transferable): $70
Enrollment fee (Non-Refundable/Non-Transferable): $1,200
BCA Parent Association Membership (Non-Refundable/Non-Transferable): $100
% on Financial Aid
n/a
8%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
100%
n/a
Admissions Director
Jabeen Hussain, Director
Lily Wade
Admissions Associate
Pradnya Deo
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Arts and Crafts, Book Club, Chess, Drama Club, Knitting Club, Literary Magazine, Martial Arts, Robotics, Science Club, World Language, Yoga