Best Montessori Schools in Metro Atlanta (2026)

    There are 40 Montessori schools in Metro Atlanta on MontessoriCity (November 2026). Published tuition runs from about $854 USD/mo to $2,079 USD/mo (median $1,472 USD/mo, from the 5 schools that publish a price). The highest-ranked are Kiddie Academy of Midtown (4.9★, 50 Google reviews), Parkside Montessori Playgroup (5.0★, 4 Google reviews) and Tiny Tot University LLC. (5.0★, 4 Google reviews). Families can book free tours at several schools with one request.

    Looking for a Montessori school in Metro Atlanta? We ranked all 40Montessori schools across 5 cities — including Atlanta, Marietta, Alpharetta — 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.

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    5Cities covered
    November 2026Updated
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    Top Montessori Schools in Metro Atlanta

    1. Preston Ridge MontessoriPhoto: Preston Ridge Montessori · Google
      #4

      Preston Ridge Montessori

      Alpharetta, Georgia

      4.8· 50 reviews

    2. Ivybrook AcademyPhoto: Ivybrook Academy · Google
      #5

      Ivybrook Academy

      Atlanta, Georgia

      4.9· 7 reviews

    3. My First AcademyPhoto: My First Academy · Google
      #7

      My First Academy

      Alpharetta, Georgia

      5.0· 3 reviews

    4. The Suzuki SchoolPhoto: The Suzuki School · Google
      #8

      The Suzuki School

      Atlanta, Georgia

      5.0· 3 reviews

    5. The Marlowe SchoolPhoto: The Marlowe School · Google
      #10

      The Marlowe School

      Atlanta, Georgia

      5.0· 2 reviews

    6. Arbor Montessori SchoolPhoto: Arbor Montessori School · Google
      #14

      Arbor Montessori School

      Decatur, Georgia

      ToddlerCasaLower ElementaryUpper ElementaryAdolescent$13,650 USD/yr
    7. Arbor Montessori SchoolPhoto: Arbor Montessori School · Google
      #15

      Arbor Montessori School

      Decatur, Georgia

      ToddlerCasaLower ElementaryUpper ElementaryAdolescent$13,650 USD/yr
    8. Casa MontessoriPhoto: Caleb Smith · Google
      #16

      Casa Montessori

      Marietta, Georgia

      ToddlerCasaLower Elementary$13,800 USD/yr
    9. CHI Montessori AcademyPhoto: CHI Montessori Academy · Google
      #17

      CHI Montessori Academy

      Atlanta, Georgia

      NidoToddlerCasaLower Elementary$10,250–$10,750 USD/yr
    10. Ilm AcademyPhoto: ILM Academy · Google
      #23

      Ilm Academy

      Roswell, Georgia

    11. Montessori In TownPhoto: Montessori In Town · Google
      #24

      Montessori In Town

      Atlanta, Georgia

      ToddlerCasaLower Elementary$12,630–$19,080 USD/yr

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many Montessori schools are in Metro Atlanta?

    Metro Atlanta has 40 Montessori schools in our directory as of November 2026; 17 of them have Google reviews. We only list schools that show evidence of a Montessori program.

    How much does Montessori school cost in Metro Atlanta?

    Of the 40 schools here, 5 publish tuition. Their published fees run from about $854 USD/mo to $2,079 USD/mo, with a median of $1,472 USD/mo. By program: Toddler — Half Day: $1,300 USD/mo–$1,300 USD/mo; Toddler — Full Day: $1,696 USD/mo–$1,696 USD/mo; Toddler — All Day: $2,008 USD/mo–$2,008 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 Metro Atlanta?

    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 Metro Atlanta 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 Metro Atlanta?

    By our ranking, the top 3 are Kiddie Academy of Midtown (4.9★, 50 Google reviews), Parkside Montessori Playgroup (5.0★, 4 Google reviews) and Tiny Tot University LLC. (5.0★, 4 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.