Looking for the best Montessori school in Washington? We ranked the top 10 schools in Washington, District of Columbia 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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Kiddie Academy of D.C. - West End is a Montessori school located in Washington, District of Columbia.
View Kiddie Academy of D.C. - West End full profile →Learning Leaf Child Development Center is a Montessori school located in Washington, District of Columbia.
View Learning Leaf Child Development Center full profile →Happy Feet Kid’s Atelier is a Montessori school located in Washington, District of Columbia.
View Happy Feet Kid’s Atelier full profile →Small Savers Montessori Child Development Center is a Montessori school located in Washington, District of Columbia.
View Small Savers Montessori Child Development Center full profile →Georgetown Forest STEAM - Nature-based Learning is a Montessori school located in Washington, District of Columbia.
View Georgetown Forest STEAM - Nature-based Learning full profile →Moulinet Multi-Cultural Child Center is a Montessori school located in Washington, District of Columbia.
View Moulinet Multi-Cultural Child Center full profile →Triangle Tots is a Montessori school located in Washington, District of Columbia.
View Triangle Tots full profile →CHOW Montessori is a Montessori school located in Washington, District of Columbia.
View CHOW Montessori full profile →Meriam Academy Child Learning Center is a Montessori school located in Washington, District of Columbia.
View Meriam Academy Child Learning Center full profile →Discovery Learning Academy is a Montessori school located in Washington, District of Columbia.
View Discovery Learning Academy full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.