For the 2025 school year, there are 496 montessori private schools serving 42,844 students in California.
The top ranked montessori private schools in California include Alsion Middle/High School, Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto, and Appleseed Montessori School.
The average tuition cost is $13,702, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,961.
Top Ranked California Montessori Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
750 Witherly Ln
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 445-1127
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 445-1127
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2800 West Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
Gr: NS-8 | 3,710 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beresford Montessori
Montessori School
1717 Gum St
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 571-8749
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 571-8749
Gr: PK-K | 41 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
4544 Pocahontas Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Appleseed Montessori School
Montessori School
1302 Warner Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-7338
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-7338
Gr: PK-K | 93 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aria Montessori School
Montessori School
693 S Euclid Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 793-3741
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 793-3741
Gr: K | 72 students
4000 Terman Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 813-9131
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 813-9131
Gr: NS-12 | 265 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Centennial Montessori School![Centennial Montessori School Photo - A natural play yard for our 3 to 6 year olds provides a multi sensory and creative experience. The children use the space to garden, dance, jump, play games, run, twirl, build, dig and create masterpieces in our art area, mud kitchen, and music area.]( "Centennial Montessori School Photo - A natural play yard for our 3 to 6 year olds provides a multi sensory and creative experience. The children use the space to garden, dance, jump, play games, run, twirl, build, dig and create masterpieces in our art area, mud kitchen, and music area.")
Montessori School
27 10th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 340-1230
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 340-1230
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1000 W. Ocean Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 757-6263
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 757-6263
Gr: PK-6 | 19 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dana Montessori School
Montessori School
34052 Violet Lantern St
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 240-7271
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 240-7271
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Discovery Children's House Montessori School
Montessori School
437 Webster St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-8023
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-8023
Gr: K-1 | 50 students
Evergreen Montessori School![Evergreen Montessori School Photo - Yerba Buena Rd School, San Jose]( "Evergreen Montessori School Photo - Yerba Buena Rd School, San Jose")
Montessori School
3403 Yerba Buena Road
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 238-7001
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 238-7001
Gr: NS-K | 62 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
20411 James Bay Circle
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 583-9292
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 583-9292
Gr: K-1 | 20 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto![HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto Photo - Year-round, full-day program for children 0-6]( "HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto Photo - Year-round, full-day program for children 0-6")
Montessori School
2800 West Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1221
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1221
Gr: NS | 3,710 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Idyllwild Montessori School![Idyllwild Montessori School Photo - Idyllwild Montessori School]( "Idyllwild Montessori School Photo - Idyllwild Montessori School")
Montessori School
53785 Country Club Dr.Suite 1328
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(646) 706-1513
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(646) 706-1513
Gr: PK-3 | 14 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
International Christian Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
2950 Mcclintock Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-0303
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-0303
Gr: PK-6 | 90 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Kubo Montessori
Montessori School
2131 S Norfolk St
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-3102
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-3102
Gr: PK-K | 8 students
Learn And Play Montessori Irvington Inc.
Montessori School
40803 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 648-2939
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 648-2939
Gr: PK-K | 317 students
Leport Montessori Irvine Westpark![Leport Montessori Irvine Westpark Photo - Happy Montessori preschool student]( "Leport Montessori Irvine Westpark Photo - Happy Montessori preschool student")
Montessori School
1055 San Marino
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 833-8474
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 833-8474
Gr: K | 5 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
LePort School![LePort School Photo - Montessori preschool and private school playground.]( "LePort School Photo - Montessori preschool and private school playground.")
Montessori School
16081 Waikiki Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 907-4672
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 907-4672
Gr: NS-3 | 101 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Leport Schools - Huntington Beach
Montessori School
16081 Waikiki Ln
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 377-6035
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 377-6035
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students
Lifestone Academy
Montessori School
4835 Hallmark Pkwy
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-8100
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 880-8100
Gr: PK-K | 46 students Tuition listed
Little Flowers Montessori
Montessori School
34735 Ardenwood Blvd
Fremont, CA 94555
(510) 793-1696
Fremont, CA 94555
(510) 793-1696
Gr: PK-K | 398 students Avg. class size: 24 students
Marin Montessori School![Marin Montessori School Photo - Elementary Work!]( "Marin Montessori School Photo - Elementary Work!")
Montessori School
5200 Paradise Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 924-5388
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 924-5388
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Meher Montessori School![Meher Montessori School Photo - Meher Montessori Schools, longest standing AMI accredited Montessori Schools in the Los Angeles County. Serving our community since 1972. We spark motivation, interest, desire and energy to create enthusiastic learners. We serve children ages 2 1/2 - 14]( "Meher Montessori School Photo - Meher Montessori Schools, longest standing AMI accredited Montessori Schools in the Los Angeles County. Serving our community since 1972. We spark motivation, interest, desire and energy to create enthusiastic learners. We serve children ages 2 1/2 - 14")
Montessori School
2009 S Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 724-0683
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 724-0683
Gr: NS-6 | 122 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
797B Santa Margarita Ave
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-2229
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-2229
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mission Valley Montessori
Montessori School
39600 Mission Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 793-2327
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 793-2327
Gr: PK-K | 153 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Academy-Glendale
Montessori School
1920 W Glenoaks Blvd
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 841-9096
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 841-9096
Gr: PK-K | 95 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori In Redlands![Montessori In Redlands Photo]( "Montessori In Redlands Photo")
Montessori School
1890 Orange Ave
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 793-6989
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 793-6989
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Centerville
Montessori School
4209 Baine Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-9944
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-9944
Gr: PK-K | 44 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Corona
Montessori School
260 W Ontario Ave
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 371-6731
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 371-6731
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Huntington Beach
Montessori School
7945 Aldrich Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 841-2585
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 841-2585
Gr: PK-K | 8 students Tuition listed
New Morning Montessori School
Montessori School
1045 North State street
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-6115
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-6115
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students Avg. class size: 32 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
20221 SW Cypress Street
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 756-8855
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 756-8855
Gr: NS-PK | 105 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10947 S. Valley Home Avenue
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-0246
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-0246
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked montessori private schools in California?
The top ranked montessori private schools in California include Alsion Middle/High School, Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto, and Appleseed Montessori School.
How many montessori private schools are located in California?
496 montessori private schools are located in California.
How much do montessori private schools cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $13,702, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,961.
How diverse are montessori private schools in California?
California montessori private schools are approximately 57% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
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