Looking for the best Montessori school in Minneapolis? We ranked the top 10 schools in Minneapolis, Minnesota 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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Southwest Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
View Southwest Montessori School full profile →Peaceful Valley Montessori Academy - Golden Valley is a Montessori school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
View Peaceful Valley Montessori Academy - Golden Valley full profile →Rosebay Montessori is a Montessori school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
View Rosebay Montessori full profile →Step By Step Montessori Schools Of Edina is a Montessori school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
View Step By Step Montessori Schools Of Edina full profile →Greenbrier Montessori Preschool is a Montessori school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
View Greenbrier Montessori Preschool full profile →Mi casa Montessori Home Preschool is a Montessori school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
View Mi casa Montessori Home Preschool full profile →Sunshine Montessori School Inc is a Montessori school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
View Sunshine Montessori School Inc full profile →Child Garden Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
View Child Garden Montessori School full profile →Mandala Montessori Preschool is a Montessori school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
View Mandala Montessori Preschool full profile →Miniapple International Montessori Schools is a Montessori school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
View Miniapple International Montessori Schools full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.