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Best California Montessori Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 485 montessori private schools serving 42,060 students in California.

The montessori private schools in California include Bowman School, Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto, and Appleseed Montessori School.

The average tuition cost is $13,805, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.

6% of montessori private schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 485
# Students Served: 42,060

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 485
# Students Served: 42,060

California Montessori Private School Trends

485

Private Schools

42,060

Students

$13,805

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

57%

Students of Color

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked montessori private schools in California?

The montessori private schools in California include Bowman School, Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto, and Appleseed Montessori School.

How many montessori private schools are located in California?

485 montessori private schools are located in California.

How much do montessori private schools cost in California?

The average tuition cost is $13,805, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.

How diverse are montessori private schools in California?

California montessori private schools are approximately 57% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.

What percentage of montessori private schools are religiously affiliated in California?

6% of montessori private schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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