For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) serving 1,477 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in California include Marin Montessori School, Alsion Middle/High School, and Leport Schools - Irvine Spectrum North Campus.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in California (2025-26)
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
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
1 Technology Drive, Building A
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 427-3968
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 427-3968
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
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
St. Helena Montessori School And Farm![St. Helena Montessori School And Farm Photo - St. Helena Montessori 880 College Ave. St. Helena Ca. 94574 St. Helena Montessori School And Farm Photo - St. Helena Montessori 880 College Ave. St. Helena Ca. 94574]()

Montessori School
880 College Avenue
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-1527
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-1527
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3
1700 W Valencia Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-2311
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-2311
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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