Best Montessori Schools in San Diego, California (2026)

    There are 33 Montessori schools in San Diego, California on MontessoriCity (November 2026). Published tuition runs from about $650 USD/mo to $2,041 USD/mo (median $1,415 USD/mo, from the 10 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 The Nest Montessori School (5.0★, 15 Google reviews). Families can book free tours at several schools with one request.

    We ranked every school by Google rating and review volume using a Bayesian average, so consistently well-reviewed schools rise to the top. Each school shows evidence of a Montessori program. Updated November 2026.

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    Top Montessori Schools in San Diego

    1. Montessori Home CarePhoto: Tanni Chakraborty · Google
      #1

      Montessori Home Care

      San Diego, California

      5.0· 32 reviews

    4. Kindred MontessoriPhoto: Kindred Montessori · Google
      #4

      Kindred Montessori

      San Diego, California

      $650–$1,995 USD/mo

      5.0· 14 reviews

    10. Montessori School of San DiegoPhoto: Montessori School of San Diego · Google
      #10

      Montessori School of San Diego

      San Diego, California

      CasaToddler$12,520–$17,000 USD/yr

      5.0· 7 reviews

    13. Daffodils MontessoriPhoto: Daffodils Montessori · Google
      #13

      Daffodils Montessori

      San Diego, California

      5.0· 5 reviews

    Showing the top 25 of 33 Montessori schools. See the city pages below for every school near you.

    Best Montessori Schools in San Diego, California at a glance

    • San Diego's Montessori schools average 4.87★ across 26 rated schools, versus 4.70★ site-wide.
    • 1 of 33 schools in San Diego hold official Montessori accreditation (AMI, AMS, or Montessori Canada).
    • The most-reviewed school in San Diego has 52 Google reviews.
    • 10 of 33 schools in San Diego publish a tuition range.
    • Published tuition in San Diego ranges $650 USD/mo–$2,041 USD/mo, median $1,415 USD/mo — see the full breakdown on the tuition page.
    • Accreditation breakdown in San Diego: 1 AMS Member.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many Montessori schools are in San Diego?

    San Diego, California has 33 Montessori schools in our directory as of November 2026; 26 of them have Google reviews. We only list schools that show evidence of a Montessori program.

    How much does Montessori school cost in San Diego?

    Of the 33 schools here, 10 publish tuition. Their published fees run from about $650 USD/mo to $2,041 USD/mo, with a median of $1,415 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. Full breakdown: montessoricity.com/tuition/san-diego.

    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?

    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 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?

    By our ranking, the top 3 are Montessori Home Care (5.0★, 32 Google reviews), Montessori Child Development (5.0★, 25 Google reviews) and The Nest Montessori School (5.0★, 15 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.