For the 2025-26 school year, there are 19 montessori private elementary schools serving 1,340 students in Missouri.
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Missouri include Chesterfield Day School, Chesterfield Montessori School, and Clay-Platte Montessori School.
The average tuition cost is $16,045, which is higher than the Missouri private elementary school average tuition cost of $12,499.
Top Ranked Missouri Montessori Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1100 White Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-9622
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-9622
Gr: K-5 | 62 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Clay-Platte Montessori School![Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo]( "Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
5901 NW Waukomis Drive
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
Gr: NS-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Discovery Garden Montessori![Discovery Garden Montessori Photo - Grace & Courtesy Lessons provided to all students. We help students identify emotions and provide tools to regulate them.]( "Discovery Garden Montessori Photo - Grace & Courtesy Lessons provided to all students. We help students identify emotions and provide tools to regulate them.")
Montessori School
1515 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 631-4590
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 631-4590
Gr: NS-3 | 87 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
MAP St. Louis
Montessori School
3840 Washington Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
Gr: 7-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
OakHaven Montessori School![OakHaven Montessori School Photo]( "OakHaven Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
7267 Highway N
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 978-4440
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 978-4440
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Academy Montessori Internationale
Montessori School
12501 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 942-3307
Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 942-3307
Gr: K-5 | 70 students
Forest Park Montessori School
Montessori School
2109 S Spring Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 535-6873
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 535-6873
Gr: PK-1 | 16 students
1100 White Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-6622
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-6622
Gr: NS-12 | 127 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Global Montessori Academy
Montessori School
707 W 47th St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(913) 544-1041
Kansas City, MO 64112
(913) 544-1041
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Tuition listed
Harrisonville Christian School![Harrisonville Christian School Photo - HCS East Campus]( "Harrisonville Christian School Photo - HCS East Campus")
Montessori School (Christian)
1606 Chapel Drive
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-3318
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-3318
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Map St. Louis
Montessori School
3840 Washington Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Tuition listed
Montessori Lab School at Grand Center
Montessori School
3854 Washington Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 833-5330
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 833-5330
Gr: NS-6 Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Schoolhouse
Montessori School
311 W 23rd St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-5200
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Tuition listed
Parkway Montessori
Montessori School
6108 Nw 63rd Ter
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 844-9493
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 844-9493
Gr: PK-2 | 40 students
St. Anns School
Montessori School (Catholic)
1156 Grand Ave
Carthage, MO 64836
(714) 358-2674
Carthage, MO 64836
(714) 358-2674
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Smithville Montessori Academy Ii
Montessori School
14451 N Us Highway 169
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4905
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4905
Gr: PK-1 | 150 students
1280 Simmons Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-2601
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-2601
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students
Windsor Street Montessori School
Montessori School
1616 Windsor St
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 441-9767
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 441-9767
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Missouri?
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Missouri include Chesterfield Day School, Chesterfield Montessori School, and Clay-Platte Montessori School.
How many montessori private elementary schools are located in Missouri?
19 montessori private elementary schools are located in Missouri.
How much do montessori private elementary schools cost in Missouri?
The average tuition cost is $16,045, which is higher than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $12,499.
How diverse are montessori private elementary schools in Missouri?
Missouri montessori private elementary schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 20%.
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