Best Montessori Schools in San Francisco Bay Area (2026)
There are 94 Montessori schools in San Francisco Bay Area on MontessoriCity (November 2026). Published tuition runs from about $835 USD/mo to $3,650 USD/mo (median $2,100 USD/mo, from the 13 schools that publish a price). The highest-ranked are Valley Oak Montessori (5.0★, 59 Google reviews), Wise Forest Preschool (5.0★, 28 Google reviews) and Apple Tree School (5.0★, 22 Google reviews). Families can book free tours at several schools with one request.
Looking for a Montessori school in San Francisco Bay Area? We ranked all 94Montessori schools across 8 cities — including San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland — 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.
94Schools
4.9 ⭐Avg rating
8Cities covered
November 2026Updated
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Top Montessori Schools in San Francisco Bay Area
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Photo: Marissa GT · Google - #3
Photo: Apple Tree School · Google - #4
Photo: Montessori Children's House of the West Coast · GoogleMontessori Children's House of the West Coast
San Francisco, California
$19,370–$33,535 USD/yr5.0· 19 reviews
- #5
Photo: Palo Alto Academy Bilingual Montessori · Google - #6
Photo: Juan Carlos · Google - #7
Photo: L'Academy Language Immersion Preschool & Infant Daycare Nob Hill San Francisco · GoogleL'Academy Language Immersion Preschool & Infant Daycare Nob Hill San Francisco
San Francisco, California
5.0· 16 reviews
- #8
Photo: My Own Montessori School · Google - #9
Photo: Evergreen Montessori Preschool · Google - #10
Photo: L'Academy Language Immersion Preschool & Infant Daycare Potrero Hill San Francisco · GoogleL'Academy Language Immersion Preschool & Infant Daycare Potrero Hill San Francisco
San Francisco, California
4.9· 43 reviews
- #11
Photo: Chris Taylor · Google - #12
Photo: Bay Sky Montessori · Google - #13
Photo: Clover Montessori School · Google - #14
Photo: Color Me French Preschool LLC · Google - #15
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Photo: American International Montessori School · Google - #17
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Photo: Star of the Sea Preschool · Google - #19
Photo: Back to Basics Montessori Christian Preschool · Google - #20
Photo: Potrero Hill Montessori School · GooglePotrero Hill Montessori School
San Francisco, California
NidoToddlerCasa$1,500–$3,650 USD/mo5.0· 5 reviews
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Photo: SF Tikes Academy · Google - #22
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Photo: L'Academy Language Immersion Preschool & Infant Daycare SOMA San Francisco · GoogleL'Academy Language Immersion Preschool & Infant Daycare SOMA San Francisco
San Francisco, California
5.0· 4 reviews
- #25
Photo: Montessori Children's Center · Google
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Frequently asked questions
How many Montessori schools are in San Francisco Bay Area?
San Francisco Bay Area has 94 Montessori schools in our directory as of November 2026; 57 of them have Google reviews. 1 is 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 San Francisco Bay Area?
Of the 94 schools here, 13 publish tuition. Their published fees run from about $835 USD/mo to $3,650 USD/mo, with a median of $2,100 USD/mo. By program: TK/Kindergarten Community (ages 4-6): $835 USD/mo–$1,950 USD/mo; General: $1,455 USD/mo–$2,525 USD/mo; General program: $2,100 USD/mo–$3,300 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 Francisco Bay Area?
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 Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?
By our ranking, the top 3 are Valley Oak Montessori (5.0★, 59 Google reviews), Wise Forest Preschool (5.0★, 28 Google reviews) and Apple Tree School (5.0★, 22 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.