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 September 2026.
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Little City Montessori is a Montessori school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View Little City Montessori full profile →Our House Montessori is a Montessori school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View Our House Montessori full profile →Clover Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View Clover Montessori School full profile →Queen Lane Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View Queen Lane Montessori School full profile →Little Free Library - Philly Montessori is a Montessori school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View Little Free Library - Philly Montessori full profile →Learning My Way Montessori is a Montessori school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View Learning My Way Montessori full profile →Hyacinth Montessori is a Montessori school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View Hyacinth Montessori full profile →Mountain Laurel Montessori is a Montessori school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View Mountain Laurel Montessori full profile →Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is a verified Montessori school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Norwood-Fontbonne Academy full profile →Clementine Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
View Clementine 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.