West Hills Montessori School

What West Hills Montessori School does

West Hills Montessori School (WHMS) is a private, non-profit independent Montessori school founded in 1968 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The school delivers the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) certified curriculum to children ages 15 months through 12 years across two physical campuses: the original Vermont Street campus in Portland (four Primary classes and three Elementary classes) and the Lake Oswego campus (established 2003, three Primary classes and one Toddler class). All classrooms are staffed by AMI-certified Montessori teachers and trained assistants, and the educational model relies on mixed-age groupings, concrete manipulative materials, an open-ended ungraded curriculum, and a 'freedom within limits' philosophy across five curriculum areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Cultural Studies, Mathematics, and Language. The Elementary program additionally implements the Cosmic Education 'Great Stories' framework.

The school's revenue model is entirely tuition-based, organized as a subscription/recurring stream across three core programs (Toddler, Primary, Elementary) with add-on extended care (PM Care, Nap Program) and summer programming. Published annual tuition ranges from a starting point of $9,547 (Lake Oswego) to $10,687.50 (Vermont Street) up to $16,767.50 for the full-day Elementary program, billed monthly or annually. One-time registration fees ($300 new, $150 returning) and annual activity/curriculum fees ($225-$475 depending on program) supplement the recurring tuition base. Multi-child and family discounts are offered, and the company applies late payment and late pickup charges.

The go-to-market motion is event-driven and community-driven: the school acquires students through open houses, 'The Montessori Advantage' showcase events, campus tours, classroom observations, prospective parent events, and word-of-mouth referrals from existing families. Applications are accepted annually with priority given to early applicants. Marketing channels include the school website (westhills-montessori.com), Facebook, Instagram, Montessori Census directory listing, and membership in the Oregon Montessori Association and Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce. The school serves approximately 200+ children enrolled across both campuses, supported by approximately 20 employees.

Name

West Hills Montessori School

Legal name

West Hills Montessori School

Website

https://westhills-montessori.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

West Hills Montessori School is a private, non-profit AMI-certified Montessori school founded in 1968, serving 200+ children ages 15 months to 12 years across two campuses in Portland and Lake Oswego, Oregon, through tuition-based Toddler, Primary, and Elementary programs with extended care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Montessori Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Montessori Preschools (EDACABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Montessori K–12 Schools (EDAJABAD), Montessori Early Learning Academies (EDACADAA)

Keywords

• Montessori education
• Early childhood education
• Private elementary school
• Preschool programs
• Extended day care

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Toddler Program: Monthly tuition payments for Toddler program (15 months-3 years) at Lake Oswego campus, with options for 4-day or 5-day enrollment and half-day or full-day schedules.
2. Tuition - Primary Program: Monthly or annual tuition for Primary Montessori program (ages 3-6) at both campuses, with 4-hour and 6-hour class options.
3. Tuition - Elementary Program: Monthly or annual tuition for Elementary program (ages 6-12) at Vermont Street campus.
4. Extended Care/PM Care: Afternoon extended care programs for Toddler, Primary, and Elementary students at additional monthly fees.
5. Registration Fees: One-time non-refundable registration fees: $300 for new students, $150 for returning students.
6. Activity Fees: Annual curriculum and activity fees including Toddler Activity Fee ($225/year), Primary Activity Fee ($325/year), and Elementary Curriculum Fee ($475/year).
7. Tuition Deposits: Non-refundable September tuition deposits required upon acceptance and annually for returning students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

West Hills Montessori School delivers full-day Montessori education programs for children ages 15 months through 12 years across two campuses in Portland and Lake Oswego, Oregon. Core offerings include Toddler, Primary, and Elementary classroom programs staffed by AMI-certified teachers, supplemented by extended care (PM Care), a Nap Program, and a Summer Program.

Product overview

West Hills Montessori School operates as an educational institution offering a multi-level Montessori curriculum. The core product portfolio consists of three age-based programs: Toddler Program (15 months-3 years), Primary Montessori (3-6 years), and Elementary Montessori (6-12 years). The school supplements these with extended care services including PM Care, Nap Program, and Summer Program. All programs follow the Montessori Method with AMI-certified teachers, mixed-age groupings, open-ended curriculum, and freedom within limits philosophy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Toddler Program Montessori Toddler Community for children ages 15 months to 3 years, available at the Lake Oswego campus. Each classroom holds twelve children with a trained Montessori Toddler Guide and two assistants, providing a home-like setting that develops independence, motor skills, body control, and empathy through a specially prepared environment.
• Primary Montessori Program Montessori Primary program for children ages 3 to 6, available at both Vermont Street and Lake Oswego campuses. The curriculum develops mastery of self and environment, and social awareness through concrete manipulative materials engaging all five senses across five learning areas: Practical Life & Social Skills, Sensorial Exploration, Cultural Studies (music, art, science, botany, history, geography), Mathematics, and Language. An Extended Day program is available for ages 5-6.
• Elementary Montessori Program Montessori Elementary program for children ages 6 to 12 (1st through 6th grade), offered at the Vermont Street campus only. Features mixed-age groupings (6-9 and 9-12), an ungraded open-ended curriculum following children's interests and abilities, and preparation for middle school transition, organized around three Elementary classes.
• PM Care / Extended Care Program After-school extended care program for enrolled students ages 3-12. Toddler PM Care runs 3:00-4:00pm; Primary and Elementary PM Care runs until 5:00pm. Available at additional monthly fees per program.
• Nap Program Extended care option for children ages 3-4, providing nap supervision and rest time accommodation in addition to regular school hours.
• Summer Program Summer program available for children ages 15 months to 9 years, providing educational Montessori-aligned activities during summer break.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Montessori CensusminorOthersListed directory providing visibility to families seeking Montessori education. The school appears in the Montessori Census registry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Endeavor Schools: Operator of private early childhood and elementary schools across the U.S., including Montessori brands. Comparable as a multi-site private school operator with similar age ranges and tuition-driven model.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Largest U.S. operator of employer-sponsored childcare, early education, and back-up care. Comparable in early-childhood educational delivery, but serves a broader market including employer partnerships and daycare, not a Montessori-only curriculum.
• Primrose Schools: National franchise system of private early childhood and elementary schools. Comparable in multi-age classroom structure and premium tuition model, though uses proprietary Balanced Learning curriculum rather than Montessori method.

Direct peers

• LePort Montessori Schools: Multi-campus Montessori school chain focused on toddler through elementary programs. Closely mirrors WHMS's age-cohort structure and AMI-aligned Montessori methodology, though at much larger scale.
• Stratford School: Multi-campus private school chain offering preschool through middle school in California and other states. Comparable as a tuition-based, multi-program private school operator targeting similar middle/upper-middle-class families.
• Guidepost Montessori: The largest Montessori school network in the U.S., operating hundreds of campuses nationwide. Directly comparable as an AMI-affiliated Montessori operator serving toddler through elementary age groups with mixed-age classrooms.

Regional players

• Catlin Gabel School: Independent Portland-area private school serving preschool through 12th grade. Directly comparable as a high-tuition Portland private school serving a similar demographic, though progressive rather than Montessori in pedagogy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/West.Hills.Montessori
• Instagraminstagram.com/west.hills.montessori
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/west-hills-montessori-school

Compliance5 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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