Looking for the best Montessori school in St Paul? We ranked the top 10 schools in St Paul, Minnesota 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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Edgcumbe Montessori & Day Care is a Montessori school located in St Paul, Minnesota.
View Edgcumbe Montessori & Day Care full profile →Monarch Montessori School is a Montessori school located in St Paul, Minnesota.
View Monarch Montessori School full profile →Mississippi Valley Montessori is a Montessori school located in West St Paul, Minnesota.
View Mississippi Valley Montessori full profile →Peaceful Heights Montessori is a Montessori school located in West St Paul, Minnesota.
View Peaceful Heights Montessori full profile →MacDonald Montessori School is a Montessori school located in St Paul, Minnesota.
View MacDonald Montessori School full profile →J. J. Hill Montessori School is a Montessori school located in St Paul, Minnesota.
View J. J. Hill Montessori School full profile →Crossroads Montessori School is a Montessori school located in St Paul, Minnesota.
View Crossroads Montessori School full profile →Montessori Center of Minnesota is a Montessori school located in St Paul, Minnesota.
View Montessori Center of Minnesota full profile →Sunny Hollow Montessori School is a Montessori school located in St Paul, Minnesota.
View Sunny Hollow Montessori School full profile →Great River School is a Montessori school located in St Paul, Minnesota.
View Great River School full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in St Paul 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 St Paul 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 St Paul are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.