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 September 2026.
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Sunnyside Mennonite Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Portland, Oregon.
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View Nature Song Montessori full profile →Little Stars Montessori is a Montessori school located in Portland, Oregon.
View Little Stars Montessori full profile →Pioneer Pre-school – Montessori & Play-Based Learning in Portland is a Montessori school located in Portland, Oregon.
View Pioneer Pre-school – Montessori & Play-Based Learning in Portland full profile →Montessori Northwest is a Montessori school located in Portland, Oregon.
View Montessori Northwest full profile →Little Village Montessori Child Development Center is a Montessori school located in Portland, Oregon.
View Little Village Montessori Child Development Center full profile →Simple Gifts Montessori Preschool is a Montessori school located in Portland, Oregon.
View Simple Gifts Montessori Preschool full profile →The Portland Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Portland, Oregon.
View The Portland Montessori School full profile →Montessori of Alameda - 21st Century School is a Montessori school located in Portland, Oregon.
View Montessori of Alameda - 21st Century School full profile →Firefly Montessori is a Montessori school located in Portland, Oregon.
View Firefly 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.