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California Private Schools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 164 private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) serving 21,088 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.

The private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in California include Alsion Middle/High School, Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, and Bowman School.

The average tuition cost is $14,639, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,602.

7% of private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 164

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 164

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in California?

The private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in California include Alsion Middle/High School, Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, and Bowman School.

How many private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in California?

164 private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in California.

How much do private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) cost in California?

The average tuition cost is $14,639, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,602.

How diverse are private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in California?

California private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are approximately 52% minority students, which is same as the California private school average of 52%.

What percentage of private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are religiously affiliated in California?

7% of private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

California Private Schools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) Trends

162

Private Schools

21,088

Students

$14,639

Avg. Tuition

52%

Students of Color

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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