Looking for the best Montessori school in Portland? We ranked the top 10 schools in Portland, Oregon 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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Curious Minds Preparatory Preschool Tigard is a Montessori school located in Portland, Oregon.
View Curious Minds Preparatory Preschool Tigard full profile →Whimsy and Wonder Preschool is a Montessori school located in Portland, Oregon.
View Whimsy and Wonder Preschool full profile →Atlas Immersion Academy- Northeast is a Montessori school located in Portland, Oregon.
View Atlas Immersion Academy- Northeast full profile →Woodhaven School is a Montessori school located in Portland, Oregon.
View Woodhaven School full profile →Pipster Prep Piedmont is a Montessori school located in Portland, Oregon.
View Pipster Prep Piedmont full profile →Sunnyside Mennonite Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Portland, Oregon.
View Sunnyside Mennonite Montessori School full profile →Nature Song Montessori is a Montessori school located in Portland, Oregon.
View Nature Song Montessori full profile →Aprende con Amigos Preschool Academy is a Montessori school located in Portland, Oregon.
View Aprende con Amigos Preschool Academy full profile →Helen Gordon Child Development is a Montessori school located in Portland, Oregon.
View Helen Gordon Child Development full profile →Little Stars Montessori is a Montessori school located in Portland, Oregon.
View Little Stars Montessori full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.