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 June 2026.
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View Crestwood Hills Preschool full profile →Montessori Preschool is a Montessori school located in Los Angeles, California.
View Montessori Preschool full profile →Alcove Learning is a Montessori school located in Los Angeles, California.
View Alcove Learning full profile →KYCC- Kids Town is a Montessori school located in Los Angeles, California.
View KYCC- Kids Town 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 →Inspired Montessori Family Child Care is a Montessori school located in Los Angeles, California.
View Inspired Montessori Family Child Care full profile →Highlights Montessori Family Daycare is a Montessori school located in Los Angeles, California.
View Highlights Montessori Family Daycare full profile →Crenshaw Montessori Academy is a Montessori school located in Los Angeles, California.
View Crenshaw Montessori Academy 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.