Very Good
#65 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 17% of private schools
Northern Lights Montessori
Elementary School · Redmond, WA
A private elementary school in Redmond, WA serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
8460 160TH AVE NE, Redmond, WA 98052
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in WA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Northern Lights Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,884/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redmond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$164,848
Median home value
$1,107,900
Median rent
$2,339/mo
College educated
74.8%
Homeownership
46.8%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Redmond SchoolhouseEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK | 0.4 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Contractual SchoolsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Redmond ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Northern Lights Montessori - Willows CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–1 | 0.9 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Northern Lights Montessori is listed in Redmond, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Northern Lights Montessori
Northern Lights Montessori is a private elementary school in Redmond, WA, serving approximately 50 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northern Lights Montessori
What grades does Northern Lights Montessori serve?
Northern Lights Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Northern Lights Montessori?
Northern Lights Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Lights Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Lights Montessori is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Northern Lights Montessori rank in WA?
Northern Lights Montessori ranks #65 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Northern Lights Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern Lights Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Northern Lights Montessori a private school?
Yes, Northern Lights Montessori is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Northern Lights Montessori a religious school?
No, Northern Lights Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 50
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 208 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (425) 647-3031
- Area population (ZIP 98052)
- 79,074
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98052; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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