For the 2025-26 school year, there are 30 private preschools belonging to Association Montessori International (AMI) serving 3,259 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Association Montessori International (AMI) in California include Centennial Montessori School, Leport Montessori Irvine Westpark, and Leport Schools - Huntington Beach.
The average acceptance rate is 36%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Association Montessori International (AMI) in California (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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 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
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
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
Belltower Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1187 Magnolia Ave
Corona, CA 92879
(949) 426-1493
Corona, CA 92879
(949) 426-1493
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Bergamo Montessori School
Montessori School
8200 Pocket Rd
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 399-1900
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 399-1900
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students
Cottonwood Montessori
Montessori School
4302 Pedley Rd
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 323-9578
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 323-9578
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Day Star Montessori School
Montessori School
215 Dempsey Rd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-1618
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-1618
Gr: NS-K | 150 students Tuition listed
Discovery Montessori Preschool Kindergarten
Montessori School
2451 E Garvey Ave N
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 339-6311
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 339-6311
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
International Montessori Academy
All-girls | Montessori School
355 W Green St
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 792-4505
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 792-4505
Gr: K | 64 students
6540 Flanders Dr
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 550-0097
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 550-0097
Gr: PK-4 | 125 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Leport Montessori Irvine Mandarin
Montessori School
3935 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 525-9998
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 525-9998
Gr: K | 12 students
Media Center Montessori Preschool/kindergarten
Montessori School
3711 W Clark Avenue
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-3602
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-3602
Gr: K | 5 students
846 N Orange Ave
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 917-3638
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 917-3638
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
6201 E. Willow
Long Beach, CA 98015
(562) 377-3450
Long Beach, CA 98015
(562) 377-3450
Gr: NS-1 | 26 students
Montessori Academy Of West Covina
Montessori School
1030 E Merced Ave
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 917-0767
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 917-0767
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
610 Del Ganado Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-7373
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-7373
Gr: NS-6 | 149 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Montessori School At Five Canyons
Montessori School
22781 Canyon Ct
Castro Valley, CA 94552
(510) 581-3729
Castro Valley, CA 94552
(510) 581-3729
Gr: K | 6 students
Montessori School Of Fremont
Montessori School
155 Washington Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 490-1993
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 490-1993
Gr: PK-6 | 221 students
Nature's Way Montessori
Montessori School
3051 Browns Valley Rd
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 226-5437
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 226-5437
Gr: PK-K | 51 students Tuition listed
Oak Knoll Montessori School![Oak Knoll Montessori School Photo - Adolescent students guide elementary students in preparing hot lunch.]( "Oak Knoll Montessori School Photo - Adolescent students guide elementary students in preparing hot lunch.")
Montessori School
1200 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 345-9929
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 345-9929
Gr: NS-8 | 112 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Pacific Rim International School
Montessori School
454 Peninsula Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 685-1881
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 685-1881
Gr: PK-7 | 115 students
Peninsula Montessori School
Montessori School
31100 Hawthorne Blvd
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-3099
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-3099
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students
Phase3 Lab School
Montessori School
1 E Olive Ave
Redlands, CA 92373
(833) 474-2733
Redlands, CA 92373
(833) 474-2733
Gr: PK-5 | 39 students
Scripps Montessori School
Montessori School
9939 Old Grove Road
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 566-3632
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 566-3632
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Avg. class size: 15 students
7421 Mirano Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 845-6555
Gr: NS-6 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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