Looking for the best Montessori school in San Diego? We ranked the top 10 schools in San Diego, 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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Montessori Home Care is a Montessori school located in San Diego, California.
View Montessori Home Care full profile →Wonder Quest Learning Center is a Montessori school located in San Diego, California.
View Wonder Quest Learning Center full profile →Montessori Child Development is a Montessori school located in San Diego, California.
View Montessori Child Development full profile →Fleur De Lis School is a Montessori school located in San Diego, California.
View Fleur De Lis School full profile →The Nest Montessori School is a Montessori school located in San Diego, California.
View The Nest Montessori School full profile →Kindred Montessori is a Montessori school located in San Diego, California.
View Kindred Montessori full profile →Holding Hands Preschool is a Montessori school located in San Diego, California.
View Holding Hands Preschool full profile →Au Clair de Lune French Preschool is a Montessori school located in San Diego, California.
View Au Clair de Lune French Preschool full profile →Montessori Academy of San Diego is a Montessori school located in San Diego, California.
View Montessori Academy of San Diego full profile →Milly Montessori School is a Montessori school located in San Diego, California.
View Milly Montessori School full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.