For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private preschools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) serving 1,877 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top-ranked private preschools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in California include Centennial Montessori School, LePort Schools - Irvine Spectrum North Campus, and Marin Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
8% of private preschools belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top-Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in California (2026)
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
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
20221 SW Cypress Street
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 756-8855
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 756-8855
Gr: NS-PK | 105 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Agape Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
9537 Telstar Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 450-7686
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 450-7686
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Tuition listed
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
Leport Montessori School ![Leport Montessori School Photo - Montessori teacher giving writing lesson]( "Leport Montessori School Photo - Montessori teacher giving writing lesson")
Montessori School
3983 Portola Parkway
Irvine, CA 92602
(949) 427-3969
Irvine, CA 92602
(949) 427-3969
Gr: PK-K | 106 students Tuition listed
Meher Montessori School
Montessori School
943 E Altadena Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-1171
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-1171
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori Country Day ![Montessori Country Day Photo]( "Montessori Country Day Photo")
Montessori School
7575 Rush River Drive
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 427-1900
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 427-1900
Gr: NS-PK | 92 students Avg. class size: 24 students
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
San Jose Montessori School
Montessori School
979 Meridian Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 377-9888
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 377-9888
Gr: NS-K | 35 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
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