Looking for the best Montessori school in Berkeley? We ranked the top 5 schools in Berkeley, California by verified Google rating, review volume and accreditation. Each campus listed below is an authentic Montessori program — many accredited by AMI, AMS or CCMA — serving toddler, primary and elementary ages. MontessoriCity verifies every school directly with the operator. Updated June 2026.
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Cedar Creek Montessori School is a verified Montessori school in Berkeley, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Cedar Creek Montessori School full profile →American International Montessori School is a verified Montessori school in Berkeley, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View American International Montessori School full profile →Union Village Montessori School is a verified Montessori school in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Union Village Montessori School full profile →Square.Care Montessori Berkeley is a verified Montessori school in Berkeley, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Square.Care Montessori Berkeley full profile →Diamond Hill Montessori School is a verified Montessori school in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Diamond Hill Montessori School full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in Berkeley typically ranges from $9,000 to $25,000 per year depending on the program (toddler, primary or elementary), full vs half day, and accreditation. Contact each school directly for current rates.
AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) was founded by Maria Montessori and emphasizes strict adherence to her original method. AMS (American Montessori Society) is a U.S.-based organization that accepts a broader interpretation. Both are reputable; AMI tends to be more traditional.
Most Berkeley Montessori schools accept children from 18 months (toddler community) through age 12 (upper elementary). Primary or "Casa" classrooms typically start at age 2.5–3.
Most Montessori schools in Berkeley are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.