Looking for the best Montessori school in Los Angeles? We ranked the top 10 schools in Los Angeles, 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 September 2026.
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Angels Montessori Preschool is a verified Montessori school in Los Angeles, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Angels Montessori Preschool full profile →Maha Montessori is a verified Montessori school in Los Angeles, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Maha Montessori full profile →HAPPY Montessori Childcare is a verified Montessori school in Los Angeles, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View HAPPY Montessori Childcare full profile →Montessori Preschool is a Montessori school located in Los Angeles, California.
View Montessori Preschool full profile →Rainbow Planet Montessori is a verified Montessori school in Los Angeles, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Rainbow Planet Montessori full profile →Woodlake Montessori Preschool & Infant Care is a verified Montessori school in Los Angeles, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Woodlake Montessori Preschool & Infant Care full profile →My Montessori is a verified Montessori school in Los Angeles, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View My Montessori full profile →lavender fields montessori is a Montessori school located in Los Angeles, California.
View lavender fields montessori full profile →Montessori Discovery Garden is a Montessori school located in Los Angeles, California.
View Montessori Discovery Garden full profile →Maple Tree Montessori Preschool & Infant Care is a verified Montessori school in Los Angeles, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Maple Tree Montessori Preschool & Infant Care full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.