Photo: Marissa GT · GoogleBest Montessori Schools in San Francisco, California (2026)
There are 43 Montessori schools in San Francisco, California on MontessoriCity (November 2026). Published tuition runs from about $1,455 USD/mo to $3,650 USD/mo (median $2,553 USD/mo, from the 7 schools that publish a price). The highest-ranked are Wise Forest Preschool (5.0★, 28 Google reviews), Apple Tree School (5.0★, 22 Google reviews) and Montessori Children's House of the West Coast (5.0★, 19 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 — browse by area or postal code below. Updated November 2026.
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Top Montessori Schools in San Francisco
- #1Photo: Marissa GT · Google
- #2
Photo: Apple Tree School · Google - #3
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
- #4
Photo: Juan Carlos · Google - #5
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
- #6
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
- #7
Photo: Color Me French Preschool LLC · Google - #8
Photo: Star of the Sea Preschool · Google - #9
Photo: Potrero Hill Montessori School · GooglePotrero Hill Montessori School
San Francisco, California
NidoToddlerCasa$1,500–$3,650 USD/mo5.0· 5 reviews
- #10
Photo: SF Tikes Academy · Google - #11
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
- #12
Photo: Montessori Children's Center · Google - #13
Photo: Studio Montessori · Google - #14
Photo: The Little Scholars Academy · Google - #15
Photo: Bambini Montessori School · Google - #16
Photo: Andrew Conway · Google - #17
Photo: Growing Minds Montessori Preschool · Google - #18
Photo: Holistic Seedlings Wonderschool · Google - #19
Photo: L'Academy Language Immersion Preschool & Infant Daycare Lower Nob Hill / CPMC San Francisco · GoogleL'Academy Language Immersion Preschool & Infant Daycare Lower Nob Hill / CPMC San Francisco
San Francisco, California
4.8· 21 reviews
- #20
Photo: NOPA Montessori · Google - #21
Photo: Montessori Story · Google - #22
Photo: Casa dei Bambini School · Google - #23
- #24
- #25
Photo: FS Hsu · GoogleKatherine Michiels School
San Francisco, California
Showing the top 25 of 43 Montessori schools. See the city pages below for every school near you.
Best Montessori Schools in San Francisco, California at a glance
- San Francisco's Montessori schools average 4.89★ across 28 rated schools, versus 4.70★ site-wide.
- 1 of 43 schools in San Francisco hold official Montessori accreditation (AMI, AMS, or Montessori Canada).
- The most-reviewed school in San Francisco has 43 Google reviews.
- 7 of 43 schools in San Francisco publish a tuition range.
- Published tuition in San Francisco ranges $1,455 USD/mo–$3,650 USD/mo, median $2,553 USD/mo — see the full breakdown on the tuition page.
- Accreditation breakdown in San Francisco: 1 AMS Member.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Montessori schools are in San Francisco?
San Francisco, California has 43 Montessori schools in our directory as of November 2026; 28 of them have Google reviews. We only list schools that show evidence of a Montessori program.
How much does Montessori school cost in San Francisco?
Of the 43 schools here, 7 publish tuition. Their published fees run from about $1,455 USD/mo to $3,650 USD/mo, with a median of $2,553 USD/mo. By program: 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. Full breakdown: montessoricity.com/tuition/san-francisco.
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?
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 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?
By our ranking, the top 3 are Wise Forest Preschool (5.0★, 28 Google reviews), Apple Tree School (5.0★, 22 Google reviews) and Montessori Children's House of the West Coast (5.0★, 19 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.