For the 2025-26 school year, there are 197 montessori private elementary schools serving 21,592 students in California.
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in California include Alsion Middle/High School, Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto, and Bowman School.
The average tuition cost is $14,549, which is lower than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $17,395.
Top Ranked California Montessori Private Elementary Schools (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
2800 West Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
Gr: NS-8 | 3,710 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4544 Pocahontas Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
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
1000 W. Ocean Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 757-6263
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 757-6263
Gr: PK-6 | 19 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Discovery Children's House Montessori School
Montessori School
437 Webster St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-8023
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-8023
Gr: K-1 | 50 students
20411 James Bay Circle
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 583-9292
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 583-9292
Gr: K-1 | 20 students Avg. class size: 20 students 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
International Christian Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
2950 Mcclintock Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-0303
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-0303
Gr: PK-6 | 90 students Avg. class size: 20 students
LePort School![LePort School Photo - Montessori preschool and private school playground.]( "LePort School Photo - Montessori preschool and private school playground.")
Montessori School
16081 Waikiki Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 907-4672
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 907-4672
Gr: NS-3 | 101 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Leport Schools - Huntington Beach
Montessori School
16081 Waikiki Ln
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 377-6035
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 377-6035
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students
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
Meher Montessori School![Meher Montessori School Photo - Meher Montessori Schools, longest standing AMI accredited Montessori Schools in the Los Angeles County. Serving our community since 1972. We spark motivation, interest, desire and energy to create enthusiastic learners. We serve children ages 2 1/2 - 14]( "Meher Montessori School Photo - Meher Montessori Schools, longest standing AMI accredited Montessori Schools in the Los Angeles County. Serving our community since 1972. We spark motivation, interest, desire and energy to create enthusiastic learners. We serve children ages 2 1/2 - 14")
Montessori School
2009 S Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 724-0683
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 724-0683
Gr: NS-6 | 122 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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
Montessori School Of Corona
Montessori School
260 W Ontario Ave
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 371-6731
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 371-6731
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students Tuition listed
10947 S. Valley Home Avenue
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-0246
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-0246
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 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
116 W Willow St
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 649-9651
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 649-9651
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 2
Valley Montessori School![Valley Montessori School Photo - RSVP for our upcoming Admissions Events on our website. OPEN HOUSE - January 18 9:30-11 AM CURRICULUM NIGHT - January 25 6 PM (toddler - 5th)]( "Valley Montessori School Photo - RSVP for our upcoming Admissions Events on our website. OPEN HOUSE - January 18 9:30-11 AM CURRICULUM NIGHT - January 25 6 PM (toddler - 5th)")
Montessori School
1273 N Livermore Avenue
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 455-8021
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 455-8021
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students Extracurrculars: 5
3547 Altadena Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 280-8016
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 280-8016
Gr: NS-12 | 304 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Alpha-kidz International
Montessori School
20655 Soledad Canyon Rd Ste 12
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 251-1035
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 251-1035
Gr: K-6 | 67 students
American International Montessori School
Montessori School
3339 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 868-1815
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 868-1815
Gr: NS-6 | 123 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
4475 Eagle Rock Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 257-3709
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 257-3709
Gr: NS-6 | 79 students
6274 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd
Anaheim, CA 92807
(771) 428-3585
Anaheim, CA 92807
(771) 428-3585
Gr: PK-3 | 99 students Avg. class size: 24 students
Arbor View Montessori
Montessori School
7441 Foothills Blvd # 140
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 787-4004
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 787-4004
Gr: PK-1 | 52 students
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
2121 Hughes Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-3111
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-3111
Gr: NS-8 | 199 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Arrow Montessori School Of San Dimas
Montessori School
818 W. Gladstone St.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 599-0025
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 599-0025
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Back Bay Montessori
Montessori School
398 University Dr
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 548-3771
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 548-3771
Gr: K-1 | 24 students
Baxter Montessori School
Montessori School
2101 Echo Park Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 663-6053
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 663-6053
Gr: PK-1 | 54 students
Begininings Inc.
Montessori School
5 Cemetery Rd
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-3617
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-3617
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Beginnings & Beyond Montessori
Montessori School (Presbyterian)
1965 Colfax St
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 676-6244
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 676-6244
Gr: PK-1 | 32 students
Bergamo Montessori School
Montessori School
8200 Pocket Rd
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 399-1900
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 399-1900
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students
Cabrillo Montessori School
Montessori School
2495 Cabrillo Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 418-3568
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 418-3568
Gr: NS-3 | 94 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked montessori private elementary schools in California?
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in California include Alsion Middle/High School, Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto, and Bowman School.
How many montessori private elementary schools are located in California?
197 montessori private elementary schools are located in California.
How much do montessori private elementary schools cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $14,549, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,395.
How diverse are montessori private elementary schools in California?
California montessori private elementary schools are approximately 54% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
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