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California Montessori Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 426 montessori private preschools serving 39,306 students in California.

The montessori private preschools in California include LePort Montessori Preschool of Irvine Westpark, Aria Montessori School, and Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto.

The average tuition cost is $11,311, which is lower than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $14,558.

5% of montessori private preschools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 426
# Students Served: 39,306

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 426
# Students Served: 39,306

California Montessori Private Preschools Trends

426

Private Schools

39,306

Students

$11,311

Avg. Tuition

18

Avg. Class Size

57%

Students of Color

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked montessori private preschools in California?

The montessori private preschools in California include LePort Montessori Preschool of Irvine Westpark, Aria Montessori School, and Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto.

How many montessori private preschools are located in California?

426 montessori private preschools are located in California.

How much do montessori private preschools cost in California?

The average tuition cost is $11,311, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $14,558.

How diverse are montessori private preschools in California?

California montessori private preschools are approximately 57% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.

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

5% of montessori private preschools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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