Best Montessori Schools in San Jose, California (2026)

    There are 18 Montessori schools in San Jose, California on MontessoriCity (November 2026). Only 2 schools here publish tuition, too few for a reliable range. The highest-ranked are Valley Oak Montessori (5.0★, 59 Google reviews), Evergreen Montessori Preschool (5.0★, 12 Google reviews) and Clover Montessori School (5.0★, 9 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 Jose

    3. Clover Montessori SchoolPhoto: Clover Montessori School · Google
      #3

      Clover Montessori School

      San Jose, California

      5.0· 9 reviews

    9. Trust Montessori SchoolPhoto: Trust Montessori School · Google
      #9

      Trust Montessori School

      San Jose, California

      5.0· 1 review

    14. Orion Montessori SchoolPhoto: Mary Rrose · Google
      #14

      Orion Montessori School

      San Jose, California

      Lower ElementaryUpper Elementary$835–$2,195 USD/mo

    Best Montessori Schools in San Jose, California at a glance

    • San Jose's Montessori schools average 4.87★ across 12 rated schools, versus 4.70★ site-wide.
    • 1 of 18 schools in San Jose hold official Montessori accreditation (AMI, AMS, or Montessori Canada).
    • The most-reviewed school in San Jose has 59 Google reviews.
    • 2 of 18 schools in San Jose publish a tuition range.
    • Published tuition in San Jose ranges $835 USD/mo–$2,195 USD/mo, median $1,610 USD/mo — see the full breakdown on the tuition page.
    • Accreditation breakdown in San Jose: 1 AMS Member.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many Montessori schools are in San Jose?

    San Jose, California has 18 Montessori schools in our directory as of November 2026; 12 of them have Google reviews. We only list schools that show evidence of a Montessori program.

    How much does Montessori school cost in San Jose?

    Only 2 schools of 18 here publish tuition, so we don't show a range for San Jose; we never estimate a price a school hasn't published. Most Montessori schools share fees on request, and 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 Jose?

    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 Jose 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 Jose?

    By our ranking, the top 3 are Valley Oak Montessori (5.0★, 59 Google reviews), Evergreen Montessori Preschool (5.0★, 12 Google reviews) and Clover Montessori School (5.0★, 9 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.