Looking for the best Montessori school in San Jose? We ranked the top 10 schools in San Jose, 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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Valley Oak Montessori is a verified Montessori school in San Jose, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Valley Oak Montessori full profile →Evergreen Montessori Preschool is a verified Montessori school in San Jose, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Evergreen Montessori Preschool full profile →Clover Montessori School is a verified Montessori school in San Jose, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Clover Montessori School full profile →Back to Basics Montessori Christian Preschool is a verified Montessori school in San Jose, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Back to Basics Montessori Christian Preschool full profile →Baker's Dozen Montessori is a verified Montessori school in San Jose, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Baker's Dozen Montessori full profile →Garden of Joy Montessori International School is a verified Montessori school in San Jose, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Garden of Joy Montessori International School full profile →Lighthouse Montessori School is a verified Montessori school in San Jose, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Lighthouse Montessori School full profile →Trust Montessori School is a verified Montessori school in San Jose, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Trust Montessori School full profile →Little Einstein's Montessori Preschool is a verified Montessori school in San Jose, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Little Einstein's Montessori Preschool full profile →Bluebird Montessori Childcare Center is a verified Montessori school in San Jose, California. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Bluebird Montessori Childcare Center full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.