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Best Maryland Private Elementary Schools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) serving 2,402 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Maryland include Montessori School Of Westminster, Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City, and Barrie School.
The average tuition cost is $18,972, which is higher than the Maryland private elementary school average tuition cost of $16,176.
6% of private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Maryland (2026-27)

Barrie School Photo
Barrie School
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 19
Montessori School
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 576-2800
(4)
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Oneness-Family School Photo
Oneness-Family School
Gr: NS-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 15
Montessori School
6701 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 652-7751
(15)
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Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City Photo
Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City
Gr: PK-3 | 384 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
4465 Montgomery Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 461-6070
(1)
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Montessori School Of Westminster Photo
Montessori School Of Westminster
Gr: PK-9 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1055 Montessori Drive
Westminster, MD 21158
(410) 848-6283
(2)
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Map of Redwood Montessori Academy
Redwood Montessori Academy
Gr: K-5 | 14 students
Montessori School
1605 Veirs Mill Road
Rockville, MD 20851
(301) 762-2524
(2)
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The Tidewater Montessori School Photo
The Tidewater Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
120 Cox Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 257-0533
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The Woods Academy Photo
The Woods Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
6801 Greentree Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-3080
(8)
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Map of Bay Montessori School
Bay Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students
Montessori School
20525 Willows Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 737-2421
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Map of Beddow School
Beddow School
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
Montessori School
8600 Loughran Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-0330
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Beginnings Montessori School Photo
Beginnings Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
15 N. Smallwood St.
Cumberland, MD 21502
(240) 580-3315
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Map of Bridges Montessori School
Bridges Montessori School
Gr: NS-6 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
2529 Conowingo Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 836-0833
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Evergreen School Photo
Evergreen School
Gr: PK-3 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
10700 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-5979
(1)
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Map of Julia Brown Montessori School
Julia Brown Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
1300 Milestone Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 622-7808
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Map of The Julia Brown School
The Julia Brown School
Gr: PK-3 | 87 students
Montessori School
9450 Madison Ave
Laurel, MD 20723
(301) 498-0604
(4)
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Map of The Manor Montessori School
The Manor Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
10500 Oaklyn Drive
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 299-7400
(1)
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Montessori Manor Photo
Montessori Manor
Gr: NS-6 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
3526 Sweet Air Rd
Phoenix, MD 21131
(410) 683-1771
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Primary Montessori Day School Photo
Primary Montessori Day School
Gr: PK-3 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
14138 Travilah Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 309-9532
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Maryland?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Maryland include Montessori School Of Westminster, Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City, and Barrie School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in Maryland?
17 private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in Maryland.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) cost in Maryland?
The average tuition cost is $18,972, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,176.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Maryland?
Maryland private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
6% of private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
17
Private Schools
2,402
Students
$18,972
Avg. Tuition
38%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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