Looking for the best Montessori school in Long Beach? We ranked the top 4 schools in Long Beach, 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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Nature's Edge Child Development Center is a Montessori school located in Long Beach, California.
View Nature's Edge Child Development Center full profile →Un Mundo De Amigos Preschool is a Montessori school located in Long Beach, California.
View Un Mundo De Amigos Preschool full profile →Wee Care Montessori Center is a verified Montessori school in Long Beach, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Wee Care Montessori Center full profile →Montessori On Elm: Long Beach is a verified Montessori school in Long Beach, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Montessori On Elm: Long Beach full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in Long Beach 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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.