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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 27 private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) serving 3,170 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Maryland include Montessori School Of Westminster, Friendship Montessori School, and Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City.
The average tuition cost is $16,447, which is higher than the Maryland private preschool average tuition cost of $13,691.
4% of private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 27

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 27

Top Ranked Private Preschools 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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Map of Friendship Montessori School
Friendship Montessori School
Gr: NS-K | 30 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
25528 Worton Lynch Road
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-5663
(2)
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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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Paint Branch Montessori School Photo
Paint Branch Montessori School
Gr: NS-K | 38 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Montessori School
2410 Spencerville Road
Spencerville, MD 20868
(301) 434-0373
(11)
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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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Bryant Woods Montessori Childrens House Photo
Bryant Woods Montessori Childrens House
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
10449 Green Mountain Cir
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-7525
(6)
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Map of Children's Manor Montessori School
Children's Manor Montessori School
Gr: NS-K | 102 students
Montessori School
9008 Red Branch Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-3100
(1)
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Map of Ellicott City Children's House
Ellicott City Children's House
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Montessori School
3604 Chatham Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 461-2911
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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 Franklin Montessori Schools
Franklin Montessori Schools
Gr: PK-K | 112 students
Sports: 2
Montessori School
10500 Darnestown Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-2799
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Map of Frederick Country Day Montessori School
Frederick Country Day Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Montessori School
1601 Wheyfield Dr
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 694-7000
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Map of Jamon Montessori Day School
Jamon Montessori Day School
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Montessori School
52 Randolph Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 384-3131
(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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Maryland?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Maryland include Montessori School Of Westminster, Friendship Montessori School, and Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City.
How many private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in Maryland?
27 private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in Maryland.
How much do private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) cost in Maryland?
The average tuition cost is $16,447, which is higher than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $13,691.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Maryland?
Maryland private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
4% of private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
27
Private Schools
3,170
Students
$16,447
Avg. Tuition
40%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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