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WEST SEATTLE MONTESSORI

Toddler | Preschool | Elementary | Middle School Montessori Children's House

West Seattle Montessori School & Academy has been an integral part of the West Seattle community since 1985, offering toddler through 8th grade education.

Mindful Leaders. Global Thinkers.

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About Us

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OUR PROGRAMS

We provide a global program of private Montessori education that is engaging and responsive for a variety of age groups.

Toddler
Program

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PrePrimary
Kindergarten

Preschool - Kindergarten

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Lower Elementary

1st - 3rd Grade

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Upper Elementary

4th - 5th Grade

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Middle
School

6th - 8th Grade

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12 months - 36 months

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

What's Coming Up...

Important Dates Calendar (pdf)

Teacher

In-Service Day

May 15

No School for Students

*Day Camp Available

Pizza

Friday

May 22

Pizza Lunch

Pizza, Pizza!

Memorial Day

Holiday

May 25

No School

*No Camps

Red Apples

Volleyball Game

May 26

Students vs Teachers

Playground @1 pm

RECENT BLOG POSTS

Guided Art Experience

Spring Fundraiser for the Arts This spring, pre-primary through middle school families will be given the opportunity to sign their child up for a guided art experience highlighting a specific artist! Finished art pieces will be displayed in the hallway as an addition to our annual Student Art Walk on May 8 from 7:30am - 9:30am. Pieces will then be wrapped and sent home for families to display and enjoy. All proceeds from this experience will be used to create/stock current ar

color pencils and metal insets prepared for a Montessori classroom, prepared environment, wood shelf

Key Principles in Practice

The Prepared Environment The carefully designed Montessori environment is the cornerstone of the method, functioning as a "third teacher" (the first is the child, the second is the adult) that enables independent learning and exploration. Unlike conventional classrooms centered around the teacher's desk, Montessori environments are designed around the child's developmental needs. This prepared environment includes: Child-sized furniture and accessible materials designed for

The 2026 School Science Fair

Get ready to be amazed! On March 26, 2026, West Seattle Montessori & Academy hosted an incredible School Science Fair. Check out this quick Speed run video showcasing all the fantastic projects submitted by our talented students. You can truly see the dedication and effort poured into these projects. From Pre-primary to Middle School, these young scientists have outdone themselves. Outstanding job to all the participants!

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2026-2027 School Year

Now Enrolling

Contact our admissions office about openings for the 2026-2027 school year. Private Montessori education from toddler through middle school. Schedule a tour today!

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tree mural in the main hallway of west seattle montessori school & academy, with sponsor leafs and virtue project monthly virtues

VIRTUE OF THE MONTH

Courage

MAY

Courage transforms feat into determination. It is embracing life fully, without holding back, doing what must be done even when it is difficult or risky. When we are tempted to give up, courage supports us to take the next step. It allows us to face adversity with confidence. Courage opens us to new possibilities, and gives us the strength to sacrifice for what we love. At times we need courage to accept the truth, and to pick ourselves up after a mistake, ready to make amends and try again. Courage gives me the strength to make this journey with all my heart.

"Courage is the most important of the virtues, because without it, no other virtue can be practiced consistently." - Maya Angelou

The Virtues Project

WEST SEATTLE MONTESSORI

Toddler | Preschool | Elementary | Middle School Montessori Children's House

- Home of the -

OUR PROGRAMS

Toddler Program

PrePrimary Kindergarten

Lower Elementary

Upper Elementary

Middle School

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

RECENT BLOG POSTS

Guided Art Experience

Key Principles in Practice

The 2026 School Science Fair

Now Enrolling

VIRTUE OF THE MONTH

Courage

MAY

Toddler
Program

PrePrimary
Kindergarten

Middle
School