Looking for the best Montessori school in Philadelphia? We ranked the top 10 schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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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Mi Casita Spanish Immersion Preschool is a Montessori school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View Mi Casita Spanish Immersion Preschool full profile →Little City Montessori is a Montessori school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View Little City Montessori full profile →ABC&123 Saudia Academy, LLC is a Montessori school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View ABC&123 Saudia Academy, LLC full profile →Our House Montessori is a Montessori school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View Our House Montessori full profile →The Children's Community School is a Montessori school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View The Children's Community School full profile →Recess - Daycare & Preschool is a Montessori school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View Recess - Daycare & Preschool full profile →Inspire Young Scholars Educational Center is a Montessori school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View Inspire Young Scholars Educational Center full profile →The Children's House of Philadelphia is a Montessori school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View The Children's House of Philadelphia full profile →The Ivey Leap Day Care Center is a Montessori school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View The Ivey Leap Day Care Center full profile →Clover Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View Clover Montessori School full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.