Looking for the best Montessori school in Detroit? We ranked the top 10 schools in Detroit, Michigan 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 September 2026.
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Planting the Seed Montessori (Prek in-home) is a Montessori school located in Detroit, Michigan.
View Planting the Seed Montessori (Prek in-home) full profile →Pauline Multiculture Montessori is a Montessori school located in Detroit, Michigan.
View Pauline Multiculture Montessori full profile →The Giving Tree Montessori Learning Center is a Montessori school located in Detroit, Michigan.
View The Giving Tree Montessori Learning Center full profile →Starting Point Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Detroit, Michigan.
View Starting Point Montessori School full profile →Palmer Park Preparatory Academy is a verified Montessori school in Detroit, Michigan. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Palmer Park Preparatory Academy full profile →Edmonson Elementary School is a verified Montessori school in Detroit, Michigan. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Edmonson Elementary School full profile →Edison Elementary School is a verified Montessori school in Detroit, Michigan. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Edison Elementary School full profile →John Evans Montessori Academy is a Montessori school located in Detroit, Michigan.
View John Evans Montessori Academy full profile →For Kids Sake Montessori is a Montessori school located in Detroit, Michigan.
View For Kids Sake Montessori full profile →Children of Grace Montessori is a Montessori school located in Detroit, Michigan.
View Children of Grace Montessori full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.