Looking for the best Montessori school in Poway? We ranked the top 6 schools in Poway, California 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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Country Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Poway, California.
View Country Montessori School full profile →Montessori Child Development Center is a Montessori school located in Poway, California.
View Montessori Child Development Center full profile →Montessori Homeschool of Poway is a Montessori school located in Poway, California.
View Montessori Homeschool of Poway full profile →Montessori Schoolhouse is a Montessori school located in Poway, California.
View Montessori Schoolhouse full profile →Montessori Center SD is a Montessori school located in Poway, California.
View Montessori Center SD full profile →Montessori Center for Teacher Education is a Montessori school located in Poway, California.
View Montessori Center for Teacher Education full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in Poway 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 Poway 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 Poway are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.