Best Montessori Schools in Denver Metro (2026)

    There are 39 Montessori schools in Denver Metro on MontessoriCity (November 2026). Published tuition runs from about $302 USD/mo to $3,440 USD/mo (median $2,042 USD/mo, from the 12 schools that publish a price). The highest-ranked are The Learning Nest (5.0★, 12 Google reviews), Flame Lily Montessori Preschool (5.0★, 10 Google reviews) and Mindful Explorers Montessori Preschool (5.0★, 7 Google reviews). Families can book free tours at several schools with one request.

    Looking for a Montessori school in Denver Metro? We ranked all 39Montessori schools across 4 cities — including Denver, Aurora, Centennial — by Google rating and review volume using a Bayesian average, so consistently well-reviewed schools rise to the top. Every school listed shows evidence of a Montessori program, and official accreditation is marked where an AMS or AMI directory lists it. Updated November 2026.

    39Schools
    4.7 ⭐Avg rating
    4Cities covered
    November 2026Updated
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    Top Montessori Schools in Denver Metro

    1. The Learning NestPhoto: The Learning Nest · Google
      #1

      The Learning Nest

      Denver, Colorado

      5.0· 12 reviews

    8. Echinacea Montessori SchoolPhoto: Echinacea Montessori School · Google
      #8

      Echinacea Montessori School

      Denver, Colorado

      $1,650–$1,925 USD/mo

      5.0· 3 reviews

    12. Children's Garden MontessoriPhoto: Children's Garden Montessori · Google
      #12

      Children's Garden Montessori

      Denver, Colorado

      ToddlerCasa$7,800–$24,500 USD/yr
    20. #20

      Midtown Montessori Academy

      Denver, Colorado

      NidoToddlerCasaLower ElementaryUpper Elementary$17,000–$41,280 USD/yr
    22. Montessori Academy of ColoradoPhoto: Montessori Academy of Colorado · Google
      #22

      Montessori Academy of Colorado

      Denver, Colorado

      NidoToddlerCasaLower ElementaryAdolescent$25,450–$38,700 USD/yr

    Showing the top 25 of 39 Montessori schools. See the city pages below for every school near you.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many Montessori schools are in Denver Metro?

    Denver Metro has 39 Montessori schools in our directory as of November 2026; 17 of them have Google reviews. 5 are AMS-accredited, according to the AMS and AMI school directories. We only list schools that show evidence of a Montessori program.

    How much does Montessori school cost in Denver Metro?

    Of the 39 schools here, 12 publish tuition. Their published fees run from about $302 USD/mo to $3,440 USD/mo, with a median of $2,042 USD/mo. By program: Toddler (ECE1), 14 mos by 8/1: $2,083 USD/mo–$2,500 USD/mo; Primary (ECE3), 3 yrs by 10/1: $1,700 USD/mo–$2,200 USD/mo; Nido (2-18 months): $2,892 USD/mo–$3,225 USD/mo. These are sticker prices before any subsidy. For the others, ask the school; you can ask about tuition in a free tour request.

    Which Montessori program is right for my child's age?

    Montessori classrooms group children in three-year age spans: Toddler or Nido (about 18 months to 3 years), Casa / Primary / Children's House (3 to 6), Lower Elementary (6 to 9) and Upper Elementary (9 to 12). Not every school offers every stage. Each school's page lists its programs; ask about openings for your child's age when you book a tour.

    How do I book a tour of a Montessori school in Denver Metro?

    On MontessoriCity, add the schools you like to your tour list and send one free tour request (montessoricity.com/book-tour). Each school replies to you directly with tour times, and you can compare replies, tuition and tour dates in a free parent dashboard. It costs families nothing, and you can pick as many schools as you want.

    How are the Montessori schools in Denver Metro ranked?

    Only by Google rating and number of Google reviews, using a Bayesian average: score = (v·R + 10·C) / (v + 10), where R is the school's rating, v its review count and C = 4.7 the average rating across the directory. A school with a few perfect reviews can't outrank one with hundreds of strong reviews. Schools can't pay to rank higher, and claiming a listing doesn't change its position.

    What are the highest-rated Montessori schools in Denver Metro?

    By our ranking, the top 3 are The Learning Nest (5.0★, 12 Google reviews), Flame Lily Montessori Preschool (5.0★, 10 Google reviews) and Mindful Explorers Montessori Preschool (5.0★, 7 Google reviews). Ratings change, so check each school's page for the current numbers and reviews.

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    Ranking methodology: schools are ordered by a Bayesian average — score = (v·R + 10·C) / (v + 10), where R is the school's Google rating, v its review count, and C = 4.7 the review-weighted average rating across the directory. This prevents a school with one 5-star review from outranking consistently well-reviewed schools. When results are otherwise equal, schools with more complete, recently verified profiles come first. This is based on profile quality only; no school can pay for a higher position. Every public school in the directory is ranked; we only list schools that show evidence of a Montessori program.

    Rankings can't be bought. Schools are ordered by Google rating and review count. When results are otherwise equal, schools with more complete, recently verified profiles come first. This is based on profile quality only; no school can pay for a higher position.