Looking for the best Montessori school in Bethesda? We ranked the top 10 schools in Bethesda, Maryland 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 July 2026.
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Montessori Parenting with Ms.L is a verified Montessori school in Bethesda, Maryland. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Montessori Parenting with Ms.L full profile →Crestview Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Bethesda, District of Columbia.
View Crestview Montessori School full profile →Spring Valley Montessori Academy is a Montessori school located in Bethesda, District of Columbia.
View Spring Valley Montessori Academy full profile →Fernwood Montessori School is a verified Montessori school in Bethesda, Maryland. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Fernwood Montessori School full profile →Manor Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Bethesda, District of Columbia.
View Manor Montessori School full profile →L'Enfant International Preschool | French American Immersion with a Montessori Curriculum. | Early School Bethesda Washington is a Montessori school located in Bethesda, District of Columbia.
View L'Enfant International Preschool | French American Immersion with a Montessori Curriculum. | Early School Bethesda Washington full profile →The Bethesda Montessori School Inc is a verified Montessori school in Bethesda, Maryland. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View The Bethesda Montessori School Inc full profile →The Woods Academy is a verified Montessori school in Bethesda, Maryland. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View The Woods Academy full profile →Apple Montessori School is a verified Montessori school in Bethesda, Maryland. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Apple Montessori School full profile →Family Academy Of Bethesda is a verified Montessori school in Bethesda, Maryland. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Family Academy Of Bethesda full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in Bethesda 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 Bethesda 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 Bethesda are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.