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Harbor Montessori

5414 Comte Dr Nw Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • Harbor Montessori in Gig Harbor, WA, serves 175 co–ed students from preschool through ninth grade in a suburban community setting.
  • Founded in 1981, this nonsectarian Montessori school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 and employs 9 teachers.
  • The school has a student body that is 97.85% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Washington state for diversity.
  • Harbor Montessori is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and offers education programs for students in grades PK–9.
  • The school is located near several other private and Montessori schools in the Gig Harbor area, providing families with multiple educational options.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Harbor Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

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School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1981
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Student Body

Total Students
175 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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When is the application deadline for Harbor Montessori?
The application deadline for Harbor Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pierce County, WA is $12,430 for elementary schools and $16,241 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pierce County, WA is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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