Our Programs

MONTESSORI AT EVERY LEVEL

Dedicated to meeting the needs of all our students

Choosing a school where children flourish according to their needs and abilities is more critical today than ever. West Seattle Montessori School is pleased to offer individualized teaching from experienced professionals, and would be delighted to assist you throughout your child’s academic journey.

Since 1985, West Seattle Montessori School has been an integral part of the West Seattle Community. Offering preschool through 8th grade education, WSMS prides itself on fostering independence and intellectual curiosity, stimulating personal growth, and encouraging innovation and a love of learning.

Larry Page, CEO at Google, credits Montessori learning to his success as a business entrepreneur:

"I think it was part of that training of not following rules and orders, and being self-motivated, questioning what's going on in the world and doing things a little bit differently."

TODDLER

12 months - 36 months

Our toddler program offers a prepared environment for children between the ages of 12 months (and walking) to 36 months where the Montessori curriculum supports the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of each child. Toddlers strengthen speech and language development and both fine and gross motor skills as they explore self, family and the world in which they live.

PRE-PRIMARY

Preschool - Kindergarten

Our primary program offers a prepared environment for children between the ages of 2-1/2 (and potty-trained) and 6 years old where they can explore their world and further develop independence. These years are filled with wonder, curiosity and budding independence. With such an enriched environment, freedom, responsibility, social and intellectual development spontaneously flourish.

LOWER ELEMENTARY

1st - 3rd Grade

This class guides students through the foundations of the subject and beyond. Students actively participate in the mastery of reading, writing and math within a challenging learning environment. Our curriculum is interdisciplinary, with an emphasis on connections between different areas of study. In addition to academics, students learn organization and time-management skills, as well as acquire a sense of personal order.

THE ACADEMY

Upper Elementary | 4th - 5th Grade
Middle School | 6th - 8th Grade

Rather than just listening, memorizing, and repeating facts, students discover, analyze and learn from experience. With a robust field trip curriculum and rigorous in-class learning, we spur our students’ curiosity and help them acquire the essential knowledge, thinking skills and strength of character required to flourish as joyous children today and as successful adults tomorrow.