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Top 20 Best California Montessori Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 207 montessori private elementary schools serving 18,700 students in California.
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in California include Alsion Middle/High School, Bowman School, and Primanti Montessori Academy.
The average tuition cost is $14,608, which is lower than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $16,514.
8% of montessori private elementary schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked California Montessori Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Alsion Middle/High School
Alsion Middle/High School Photo - Alsion School is a non-profit Montessori based program that serves grades 7-12 in the Mission area of Fremont, CA.
Montessori School
(2)
750 Witherly Ln
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 445-1127
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Maria Montessori School
Maria Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(12)
4544 Pocahontas Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
Montessori School House
Montessori School House Photo - Thanksgiving
Montessori School
8968 Archibald Avenue, Bldg C
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 730-2847
Grades: PK-3
| 121 students
Oak Knoll Montessori School
Oak Knoll Montessori School Photo - Adolescent students guide elementary students in preparing hot lunch.
Montessori School
1200 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 345-9929
Grades: NS-8
| 112 students
Vermont Christian School
Vermont Christian School Photo - Leadership training with international students creates a wonderful environment for learning.
Montessori School (Christian)
25500 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Bowman School
Bowman School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
4000 Terman Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 813-9131
Grades: NS-12
| 265 students
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.
Montessori School
27 10th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 340-1230
Grades: PK-6
| 106 students
East Bay Montessori
East Bay Montessori Photo - A peek into our bustling Upper Elementary classroom
Montessori School
7075 Cutting Blvd
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 236-8802
Grades: K-8
| 90 students
Fulbright Montessori Academy
Fulbright Montessori Academy Photo - Fire Truck Visit
Montessori School
(17)
20411 James Bay Circle
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 583-9292
Grades: K-1
| 20 students
Idyllwild Montessori School
Idyllwild Montessori School Photo - Idyllwild Montessori School
Montessori School
Po Box 1328
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(646) 706-1513
Grades: PK-2
| 12 students
International Christian Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
2950 Mcclintock Way
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-0303
Grades: PK-6
| 90 students
LePort School
LePort School Photo - Montessori preschool and private school playground.
Montessori School
16081 Waikiki Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 907-4672
Grades: NS-3
| 101 students
Leport School - Carlsbad Village
Leport School - Carlsbad Village Photo
Montessori School
3016 Highland Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-6440
Grades: PK-4
| 25 students
Leport Schools - Huntington Beach
Montessori School
16081 Waikiki Ln
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 377-6035
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Marin Montessori School
Marin Montessori School Photo - Elementary Work!
Montessori School
5200 Paradise Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 924-5388
Grades: PK-8
| 295 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
Montessori School
2009 S Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 724-0683
Grades: NS-6
| 122 students
Montessori In Redlands
Montessori In Redlands Photo
Montessori School
1890 Orange Ave
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 793-6989
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Pacifica Montessori School
Montessori School
6585 Green Valley Cir
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 417-3087
Grades: PK-1
| 54 students
Peninsula Montessori School
Montessori School
31100 Hawthorne Blvd
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-3099
Grades: PK-6
| 262 students
Primanti Montessori Academy
Primanti Montessori Academy Photo
Montessori School
(4)
10947 S. Valley Home Avenue
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-0246
Grades: PK-6
| 264 students
Rainbow Montessori
Montessori School
790 E Duane Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 738-3261
Grades: NS-6
| 306 students
St. Helena Montessori School And Farm
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
Grades: PK-12
| 266 students
Stockton Accelerated Institute
Stockton Accelerated Institute Photo - Work hard, play hard. #PElife
Montessori School
(2)
116 W Willow St
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 649-9651
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
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)
Montessori School
1273 N Livermore Avenue
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 455-8021
Grades: PK-8
| 430 students
The Waldorf School Of San Diego
The Waldorf School Of San Diego Photo - Phenomenological science keep those High Schoolers' interested!
Montessori School
(7)
3547 Altadena Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 280-8016
Grades: NS-12
| 304 students
Alpha-kidz International
Montessori School
20655 Soledad Canyon Rd Ste 12
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 251-1035
Grades: K-6
| 67 students
Amaanah Montessori School
Montessori School
1309 S Brookhurst St
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 991-8961
Grades: PK-5
| 29 students
American International Montessori School
Montessori School
3339 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 868-1815
Grades: NS-6
| 123 students
American Montessori Pre-school
Montessori School
(3)
4475 Eagle Rock Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 257-3709
Grades: NS-6
| 79 students
Anaheim Hills Montessori
Montessori School
(1)
6274 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd
Anaheim, CA 92807
(771) 428-3585
Grades: PK-3
| 99 students
Arbor View Montessori
Montessori School
7441 Foothills Blvd # 140
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 787-4004
Grades: PK-1
| 52 students
Arborland Montessori
Arborland Montessori Photo - The Education Center offers on-site extra-curricular programs to enrich your child's experience at Arborland!
Montessori School
(4)
1700 W Valencia Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-2311
Grades: PK-6
| 159 students
Arborland Montessori-Hughes Campus
Montessori School
(1)
2121 Hughes Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-3111
Grades: NS-6
| 189 students
Arrow Montessori School Of San Dimas
Montessori School
818 W. Gladstone St.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 599-0025
Grades: PK-8
| 106 students
Back Bay Montessori
Montessori School
398 University Dr
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 548-3771
Grades: K-1
| 24 students
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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, Bowman School, and Primanti Montessori Academy.
How many montessori private elementary schools are located in California?
207 montessori private elementary schools are located in California.
How much do montessori private elementary schools cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $14,608, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $16,514.
How diverse are montessori private elementary schools in California?
California montessori private elementary schools are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of montessori private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in California?
8% of montessori private elementary schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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