Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Lake Tapps Montessori
About the School
- Lake Tapps Montessori in Bonney Lake, WA, offers Montessori education for preschool and kindergarten in a suburban community setting.
- The school enrolls 38 students across early childhood grades, with 23.5% of students representing diverse racial backgrounds.
- Lake Tapps Montessori maintains a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 with a total of two teachers on staff.
- This nonsectarian Montessori school is a member of other Montessori associations, serving families seeking early learning options in Bonney Lake.
- The school is situated near other private Montessori and early childhood programs within a 4–mile radius in the Pierce County area.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lake Tapps Montessori often compared to?
Lake Tapps Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Kelly Lake Montessori, Cornerstone Montessori by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Lake Tapps Montessori?
The application deadline for Lake Tapps Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is Cornerstone Montessori (2.6 miles away)
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(253) 987-7239
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Sports: 8
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Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
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1644 Gault St
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 987-7239
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 392 students
Sports: 8
15502 96th St E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
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1644 Gault St
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 987-7239
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 76 students
Extracurriculars: 6
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(253) 863-2332
Distance: 3.5 mi
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(253) 447-4445
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 392 students
Sports: 8
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(253) 841-1776
Distance: 3.8 mi
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Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 987-7239
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 392 students
Sports: 8
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Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Distance: 3.8 mi
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Avg. class size: 18 students
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(253) 845-5722
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Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
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(253) 841-1776
Distance: 4.2 mi
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811 21st St Se
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(253) 841-1776
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
1644 Gault St
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 987-7239
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 76 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Daycare / Preschool
9010 Main St E
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 863-2332
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
20608 Old Sumner Buckley Hwy
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 447-4445
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 392 students
Sports: 8
15502 96th St E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
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