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)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Harbor Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
175 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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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The nearest high school to Harbor Montessori is Harbor Christian Schools (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Nicholas Catholic School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Gig Harbor KinderCare (1.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
3008 36th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 858-5962
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 858-5962
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Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 265-2150
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 265-2150
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Gr: NS-5 | 156 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
14687 Olympic Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(253) 851-8619
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(253) 851-8619
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151 Tremont St
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-1300
Port Orchard, WA 98366
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Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-7120
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-7120
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