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California Private Preschools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 157 private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) serving 21,023 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.

The private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in California include Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto, and Bowman School.

The average tuition cost is $14,231, which is lower than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $14,558.

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 157

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 157

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in California include Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto, and Bowman School.

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

157 private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in California.

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

The average tuition cost is $14,231, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $14,558.

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

California private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.

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

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

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

157

Private Schools

21,023

Students

$14,231

Avg. Tuition

53%

Students of Color

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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