The Enrollment and Admissions Process
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How It Works
During the admissions process, we look to see if our school, its culture and methods are a good fit for your child and family. Montessori is an alternative to traditional modes of education, and requires a close partnership between families and the classroom. To do this, we provide time for you to see our program in action. This is the best way to determine if you are ready to apply.
Although we wish we could provide every applicant admission to our school, we give priority to families with children who are currently enrolled in our school. We also strive to maintain a balance of age ranges and gender in our mixed-age classrooms to create a healthy, thriving community.
Start your admissions process by completing this outreach form or by contacting our Director of Admissions for more information.
Completion of any or all steps does not guarantee admittance to our program.
Non-Discrimination
The Portland Montessori School admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, religious and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. The Portland Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, religious and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies and other school-administered policies.
Preschool Promise
Preschool Promise works to provide FREE high quality preschool programs to Oregon families. We are excited to partner with Preschool Promise and Early Learning Multnomah to make Montessori education more accessible.
To submit an application for the incoming school year, visit the parent portal.
"My second grade daughter, in her fifth year with The Portland Montessori School, constantly surprises me with the lessons she brings home. Last week, after the whole class spent 3 days in Opal Creek, she showed me the impact of a clearcut on a variety of plant and animal species."
"The Portland Montessori School is a school with a heart. Each year, parents raise money to sustain scholarships that make the dream of a Montessori education a reality for families who could not otherwise afford it. That shows the true spirit of community at our school."
"As the mom of identical (yet nothing alike) twins, we wanted a school community that would nurture their individual curiosities and interests and provide them the same lifelong love of learning that I have experienced as a Montessori student many years ago. We found that in The Portland Montessori School."
"Our son sincerely loves his guide, who shows him authentic kindness, warmth, and non-judgmental acceptance. Under her guidance, he has become a self-directed, competent, and curious learner who cares about the world and others around him."
"If it's true what Maria Montessori said, that the test of the correctness of an educational approach is the happiness of the child, then this school is succeeding beyond our wildest dreams. Both our boys are so happy to go to school and so proud of their work."