Looking for the best Montessori school in San Francisco? We ranked the top 10 schools in San Francisco, 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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the Modern PlaySpace Preschool & Daycare is a Montessori school located in San Francisco, California.
View the Modern PlaySpace Preschool & Daycare full profile →Wise Forest Preschool is a Montessori school located in CA 94121, California.
View Wise Forest Preschool full profile →Building Kidz of San Francisco is a Montessori school located in San Francisco, California.
View Building Kidz of San Francisco full profile →Apple Tree School is a Montessori school located in San Francisco, California.
View Apple Tree School full profile →Montessori Children's House of the West Coast is a Montessori school located in San Francisco, California.
View Montessori Children's House of the West Coast full profile →Montessori School of San Francisco is a Montessori school located in San Francisco, California.
View Montessori School of San Francisco full profile →Fun With Mandarin Preschool and Daycare is a Montessori school located in San Francisco, California.
View Fun With Mandarin Preschool and Daycare full profile →L'Academy Language Immersion Preschool & Infant Daycare Nob Hill San Francisco is a Montessori school located in San Francisco, California.
View L'Academy Language Immersion Preschool & Infant Daycare Nob Hill San Francisco full profile →Spire School by Parks Plus Creation is a Montessori school located in San Francisco, California.
View Spire School by Parks Plus Creation full profile →Little Crystal Learning Child Care is a Montessori school located in San Francisco, California.
View Little Crystal Learning Child Care full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.