For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools belonging to International Montessori Council (IMC) serving 430 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to International Montessori Council (IMC) in California include Bowman School and Idyllwild Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to International Montessori Council (IMC) in California (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4000 Terman Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 813-9131
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 813-9131
Gr: NS-12 | 265 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Idyllwild Montessori School![Idyllwild Montessori School Photo - Idyllwild Montessori School]( "Idyllwild Montessori School Photo - Idyllwild Montessori School")
Montessori School
53785 Country Club Dr.Suite 1328
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(646) 706-1513
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(646) 706-1513
Gr: PK-3 | 14 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
801 Brea Canyon Road
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 598-5540
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 598-5540
Gr: PK-5 | 88 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4
1400 6th Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
Gr: NS-7 | 25 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Explorer Elementary School![Montessori Explorer Elementary School Photo - Absorbed in a geography learning activity]( "Montessori Explorer Elementary School Photo - Absorbed in a geography learning activity")
Montessori School
271 East J Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-3300
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-3300
Gr: PK-2 | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Acceptance rate listed
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