Looking for the best Montessori school in Pasadena? We ranked the top 8 schools in Pasadena, 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 July 2026.
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Pasadena Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Pasadena, California.
View Pasadena Montessori School full profile →Enchanted Castle Montessori School - San Marino is a verified Montessori school in Pasadena, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Enchanted Castle Montessori School - San Marino full profile →Star Montessori School and Day Care is a verified Montessori school in Pasadena, Texas. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Star Montessori School and Day Care full profile →Montessori and Me Preschool is a verified Montessori school in Pasadena, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Montessori and Me Preschool full profile →International Montessori is a Montessori school located in Pasadena, California.
View International Montessori full profile →Aria Montessori School is a verified Montessori school in Pasadena, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Aria Montessori School full profile →Oak Knoll Montessori School is a verified Montessori school in Pasadena, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Oak Knoll Montessori School full profile →Evergreen Montessori Academy is a verified Montessori school in Pasadena, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Evergreen Montessori Academy full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.