Photo: Tanni Chakraborty · GoogleBest Montessori Schools in San Diego Metro (2026)
There are 50 Montessori schools in San Diego Metro on MontessoriCity (November 2026). Published tuition runs from about $650 USD/mo to $2,060 USD/mo (median $1,430 USD/mo, from the 11 schools that publish a price). The highest-ranked are Montessori Home Care (5.0★, 32 Google reviews), Montessori Child Development (5.0★, 25 Google reviews) and Country Montessori School (5.0★, 20 Google reviews). Families can book free tours at several schools with one request.
Looking for a Montessori school in San Diego Metro? We ranked all 50Montessori schools across 4 cities — including San Diego, Chula Vista, Poway — 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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4.9 ⭐Avg rating
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November 2026Updated
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Top Montessori Schools in San Diego Metro
- #1Photo: Tanni Chakraborty · Google
- #2
Photo: Montessori Child Development · Google - #3
Photo: Country Montessori School · Google - #4
Photo: The Nest Montessori School · Google - #5
Photo: Kindred Montessori · Google - #6
Photo: Montessori Child Development Center · Google - #7
Photo: Au Clair de Lune French Preschool · Google - #8
Photo: Montessori Academy of San Diego · Google - #9
Photo: Montessori Homeschool of Poway · Google - #10
Photo: LEON MONTESSORI · Google - #11
Photo: Yang Melody · Google - #12
Photo: Montessori by the Sea · Google - #13
Photo: Ascension Montessori Children’s Center · Google - #14
Photo: Casa Montessori of San Diego · Google - #15
Photo: La Jolla Montessori School · Google - #16
Photo: Montessori School of San Diego · Google - #17
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Photo: Kinderhouse Montessori School · Google - #19
Photo: Daffodils Montessori · Google - #20
Photo: Mission Hills Community Preschool · Google - #21
Photo: Montessori Center SD · Google - #22
Photo: Montessori Schoolhouse · Google - #23
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Photo: Adventures in Montessori Ocean Beach · Google - #25
Photo: Pearl Montessori Preschool (previously Murphy Canyon Preschool) · Google
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Frequently asked questions
How many Montessori schools are in San Diego Metro?
San Diego Metro has 50 Montessori schools in our directory as of November 2026; 39 of them have Google reviews. 1 is AMI-recognized, 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 San Diego Metro?
Of the 50 schools here, 11 publish tuition. Their published fees run from about $650 USD/mo to $2,060 USD/mo, with a median of $1,430 USD/mo. By program: ages 2-5: $663 USD/mo–$765 USD/mo; Toddler: $1,250 USD/mo–$1,417 USD/mo; Pre-Kindergarten: $1,088 USD/mo–$1,367 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego Metro?
By our ranking, the top 3 are Montessori Home Care (5.0★, 32 Google reviews), Montessori Child Development (5.0★, 25 Google reviews) and Country Montessori School (5.0★, 20 Google reviews). Ratings change, so check each school's page for the current numbers and reviews.
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Add your schoolRanking 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.