Looking for the best Montessori school in Chula Vista? We ranked the top 9 schools in Chula Vista, 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 July 2026.
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LEON MONTESSORI is a verified Montessori school in Chula Vista, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View LEON MONTESSORI full profile →Piccolo Montessori is a verified Montessori school in Chula Vista, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Piccolo Montessori full profile →Children's Choice Academy is a Montessori school located in Chula Vista, California.
View Children's Choice Academy full profile →PeKe's Family Child Care Montessori is a Montessori school located in Chula Vista, California.
View PeKe's Family Child Care Montessori full profile →Montessori American School is a Montessori school located in Chula Vista, California.
View Montessori American School full profile →KV Montessori Academy is a verified Montessori school in Chula Vista, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View KV Montessori Academy full profile →Kinderland Montessori School is a verified Montessori school in Chula Vista, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Kinderland Montessori School full profile →Montessori Explorer School is a verified Montessori school in Chula Vista, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Montessori Explorer School full profile →Montessori Hills Academy is a Montessori school located in Chula Vista, California.
View Montessori Hills Academy full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.