Arbor Schools

1107 228th Avenue Southeast

Sammamish, WA 98075

17 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-6
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 05, 2023

We love the not big big school, very nice community, kids get personal learn plan and enough support.
Submitted by parent on April 01, 2021

Both the principal and the teachers are rude and non-responsive to parents. Definitely not recommend this school to any parent. No COVID rules and anyone can visit the class once scheduled an appointment.
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2018

The toddler room is terrible. The lead teacher is dishonest and borderline rude with parents. The primary and elementary classes appear to be better.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2018

I am very pleased with having my children at Arbor. I appreciate that they teach to the whole child while holding the children accountable for their own learning.
Submitted by parent on August 03, 2017

We have attended this school for the last year and have two children in the elementary programme .They love it here and we are very happy.
Submitted by principal on July 13, 2017

The school really focuses on developing confidence in their student learners. From confidence in reading and math to confidence in problem solving and creative thinking to working out issues with their friends on the playground. Montessori is the way to go!
Submitted by parent on October 31, 2016

The school has big play yard and close to library
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2016

Overall very pleased with Arbor Montessori school at Sammamish. While many things stand out about this school, the noteworthy call outs for us are (a) focus on holistic education (b) their ability to listen to each student and identify areas for each one to grow. The class set up helped my son stretch his abilities based on what he was good at, for example he was doing 2nd or 3rd Grade Math while he was in 1st Grade; at the same time he had to spend extra time on English to catch up to 1st Grade. Multiple research projects as part of the curriculum helped my son learn outside of the normal curriculum.Based on my experience and many of our friends, we highly recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on March 23, 2016

There isn't a better Montessori school in the area. We have experience haing our children in the program from infant through primary so far and have only felt lucky to be part of such a wonderful community of educators and administrators. The educators are passionate about care for the children and their Montessori based learning approach is an organic way for the children to learn per their individual needs. I was so impressed when my preschooler was reading at advanced levels so quickly and more importantly had great confidence in his ability to learn new concepts. The administrative staff is exception as well, having a hands on approach with families, with clearly great love and passion for the work they do and the families they are supporting. This is a wonderful community to be a part of and we highly recommend it.
Submitted by parent on November 21, 2014

Our family has had some difficulties with the social growth of our youngest. The teachers and support staff at Arbor have been wonderfully supportive and we are seeing great progress in our child's social, emotional and academic aptitude
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2012

We love being part of this school. Everyone has been very welcoming to our family. The teachers and administrators have done a great job explaining the Montessori philosophy of student based learning as well as explaining the curriculum guidelines and expectations for the coming year! We are very excited.
Submitted by parent on August 07, 2012

My two sons are starting their second year at Arbor. I can't imagine sending them anywhere else! Both of their teachers pay very close attention to my boys and know exactly what they need. I am amazed at how quickly my older son has learned to read and how much he loves school. My toddler has learned to put on his own shoes and wash his own dishes - and clean up after himself! He is so proud of himself, and I am happy to see toys put away at home. The teachers are also potty training him at school! Most of all, I very happy with the culture of kindness and supportive community at the school. The students are taught to care about each other and their environment. They learn to help and to be responsible. The older students read to the younger students and teach them how to work with the math manipulatives. I can see that my boys are thriving here, and that the teachers care very much about them.
Submitted by parent on November 13, 2011

Avoid this school at all costs. You will spend equal to the tuition to tutors in order to fill in all the gaps the school leaves in education. Any local public school is better.
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2011

This is our family's 4th preschool on the plateau and BEST one ever. Every teacher knows the name of every student and in the classroom he was understood by his teachers. Only disappointment came from his teachers not responding well to my request to push him out of his comfort zone a bit more (thus the 4) thought Montessori would probably support their choice to leave him. I was concerned about the negative reviews but actually found a few current parents who had thorough, positive attitudes toward Arbor before we joined and glad we did. The older, lower reviews have been outgrown and corrected.
Submitted by parent on January 27, 2011

Arbor School has been a fabulous alternative to public school for our elementary school aged child. He can focus and excel in core academic subjects taught by highly educated, respectful teachers. We are pleased with the fine arts and social responsiblility he has learned at Arbor, too. The school puts emphasis on teachers in the classroom with a low student to teacher ratio. Our child is recieving an excellent education at Arbor School.
Submitted by parent on December 08, 2010

Our family has had a very good experience with Arbor - I personally like the small class size and think this is very good for kids. This school really cares about the kids and we have gotten tremendous support. I myself have seen a great deal of individualization. I also applaud Arbor's emphasis on true respect for others as well as the academics. I am happy the original director is back and glad to hear the junior high program will be managed by excellent teachers next year.
Submitted by parent on December 03, 2010

My child is Thriving at Arbor. His confidence has grown in a short period of time and I'm amazed at how well he has progressed academically. Arbor is a fantastic school with individualized attention, strong teachers and a caring atmosphere. I couldn't be happier.
Submitted by teacher on November 07, 2010

As as teacher at Arbor, and a Montessorian for over twelve years, I can confidently say that Arbor provides a wonderful environment for its students and staff. The director is nothing but supportive of the teachers at Arbor, allowing us to support and educate every child in our classroom, not just the ones who "fit the mold perfectly," despite what the previous reviewer stated. I invite this reviewer to take the time to observe our classrooms and really see what happens at Arbor.