Looking for the best Montessori school in New York? We ranked the top 10 schools in New York, New York 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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Rose Hill Montessori of Manhattan is a Montessori school located in New York, New York.
View Rose Hill Montessori of Manhattan full profile →Everbrook Academy of Manhattan (Murray Hill) is a Montessori school located in New York, New York.
View Everbrook Academy of Manhattan (Murray Hill) full profile →New Amsterdam School is a Montessori school located in New York, New York.
View New Amsterdam School full profile →Vivvi Tudor City | Child Care and Early Learning (formerly Metrokids) is a Montessori school located in New York, New York.
View Vivvi Tudor City | Child Care and Early Learning (formerly Metrokids) full profile →Barrow Street Nursery School is a Montessori school located in New York, New York.
View Barrow Street Nursery School full profile →Morningside Montessori School is a Montessori school located in New York, New York.
View Morningside Montessori School full profile →Collective Kind Montessori @ Park Slope is a Montessori school located in 428 7th Ave, New York.
View Collective Kind Montessori @ Park Slope full profile →My Little School is a Montessori school located in New York, New York.
View My Little School full profile →L•M•N•O•Play! is a Montessori school located in New York, New York.
View L•M•N•O•Play! full profile →American Montessori Society is a Montessori school located in New York, New York.
View American Montessori Society full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in New York 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 New York 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 New York are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.