Looking for the best Montessori school in Phoenix? We ranked the top 10 schools in Phoenix, Arizona 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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Amici Trilingual Montessori Preschool is a Montessori school located in Phoenix, Arizona.
View Amici Trilingual Montessori Preschool full profile →Sounds Montessori Childcare is a Montessori school located in Phoenix, Arizona.
View Sounds Montessori Childcare full profile →Montessori Peace Academy is a Montessori school located in Phoenix, Arizona.
View Montessori Peace Academy full profile →Khalsa Montessori Primary School at Coronado is a Montessori school located in Phoenix, Arizona.
View Khalsa Montessori Primary School at Coronado full profile →Esperanza Montessori Academy is a Montessori school located in Phoenix, Arizona.
View Esperanza Montessori Academy full profile →Montessori Room Preschool is a Montessori school located in Phoenix, Arizona.
View Montessori Room Preschool full profile →A Step Ahead Preschool & Montessori is a Montessori school located in Phoenix, Arizona.
View A Step Ahead Preschool & Montessori full profile →BeiBei Amigos Montessori Language Preschool is a Montessori school located in Phoenix, Arizona.
View BeiBei Amigos Montessori Language Preschool full profile →Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori is a Montessori school located in Phoenix, Arizona.
View Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori full profile →Montessori Central School is a Montessori school located in Phoenix, Arizona.
View Montessori Central School full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.