Looking for the best Montessori school in Oakland? We ranked the top 10 schools in Oakland, 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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My Own Montessori School is a verified Montessori school in Oakland, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View My Own Montessori School full profile →Bay Sky Montessori is a verified Montessori school in Oakland, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Bay Sky Montessori full profile →Daisy's Montessori House is a verified Montessori school in Oakland, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Daisy's Montessori House full profile →Bloomfield Maples Montessori School is a verified Montessori school in Oakland County, Michigan. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Bloomfield Maples Montessori School full profile →Rockridge Montessori School is a verified Montessori school in Oakland, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Rockridge Montessori School full profile →Oakland Montessori School is a verified Montessori school in Oakland, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Oakland Montessori School full profile →Silver Moon Kids is a Montessori school located in Oakland, California.
View Silver Moon Kids full profile →Oak Grove Montessori is a verified Montessori school in Oakland, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Oak Grove Montessori full profile →Grand Lake Montessori is a verified Montessori school in Oakland, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Grand Lake Montessori full profile →Urban Montessori Charter School is a verified Montessori school in Oakland, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Urban Montessori Charter School full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.