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Best California Private Schools Belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) serving 1,925 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in California include Marin Montessori School, LePort Schools - Irvine Spectrum North Campus, and Alsion Middle/High School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
7% of private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in California (2026-27)

Leport Montessori Irvine Westpark Photo
Leport Montessori Irvine Westpark
Gr: K | 5 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
1055 San Marino
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 816-1804
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LePort Schools - Irvine Spectrum North Campus Photo
LePort Schools - Irvine Spectrum North Campus
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 7
1 Technology Drive Bldg. A
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 427-3968
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Leport Montessori School Photo
Leport Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 106 students
Montessori School
3979 & 3983 Portola Parkway
Irvine, CA 92602
(949) 570-6473
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Alsion Middle/High School Photo
Alsion Middle/High School
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 12
Montessori School
750 Witherly Ln
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 445-1127
(2)
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Centennial Montessori School Photo
Centennial Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
27 10th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 340-1230
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Marin Montessori School Photo
Marin Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
5200 Paradise Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 924-5388
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Montessori In Redlands Photo
Montessori In Redlands
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1890 Orange Ave
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 793-6989
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Newport Montessori School Photo
Newport Montessori School
Gr: NS-PK | 105 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
20221 SW Cypress Street
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 756-8855
(2)
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St. Helena Montessori School And Farm Photo
St. Helena Montessori School And Farm
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
880 College Avenue
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-1527
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Map of Agape Montessori School
Agape Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Montessori School (Christian)
9537 Telstar Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 450-7686
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Arborland Montessori Photo
Arborland Montessori
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School
1700 W Valencia Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-2311
(5)
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Map of Meher Montessori School
Meher Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
943 E Altadena Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-1171
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Montessori Country Day Photo
Montessori Country Day
Gr: NS-PK | 92 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
7575 Rush River Drive
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 427-1900
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Map of San Jose Montessori School
San Jose Montessori School
Gr: NS-K | 35 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
979 Meridian Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 377-9888
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in California?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in California include Marin Montessori School, LePort Schools - Irvine Spectrum North Campus, and Alsion Middle/High School.
How many private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) are located in California?
14 private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) are located in California.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in California?
California private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) are approximately 45% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) are religiously affiliated in California?
7% of private schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
14
Private Schools
1,925
Students
$15,833
Avg. Tuition
45%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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