Best Montessori Schools in Washington, District of Columbia (2026)

    There are 33 Montessori schools in Washington, District of Columbia on MontessoriCity (November 2026). Published tuition runs from about $704 USD/mo to $4,264 USD/mo (median $2,100 USD/mo, from the 10 schools that publish a price). The highest-ranked are Small Savers Montessori Child Development Center (5.0★, 18 Google reviews), CHOW Montessori (5.0★, 11 Google reviews) and Georgetown Montessori School (5.0★, 8 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 Washington

    2. #2

      CHOW Montessori

      Washington, District of Columbia

      5.0· 11 reviews

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

      Georgetown Montessori School

      Washington, District of Columbia

      ToddlerCasa$20,000–$26,750 USD/yr

      5.0· 8 reviews

    6. #6

      Soles Montessori

      Washington, District of Columbia

      5.0· 4 reviews

    7. The Britleys SchoolPhoto: The Britleys School · Google
      #7

      The Britleys School

      Washington, District of Columbia

      4.8· 16 reviews

    8. Blue Montessori SchoolPhoto: Blue Montessori School · Google
      #8

      Blue Montessori School

      Washington, District of Columbia

      5.0· 1 review

    11. Palisades MontessoriPhoto: Palisades Montessori · Google
      #11

      Palisades Montessori

      Washington, District of Columbia

      NidoCasa$3,280–$18,641 USD/mo

      4.7· 13 reviews

    12. The Montessori School of Washington DCPhoto: The Montessori School of Washington DC · Google
      #12

      The Montessori School of Washington DC

      Washington, District of Columbia

      ToddlerCasa$16,838–$20,639 USD/yr

      4.7· 9 reviews

    13. Aidan Montessori SchoolPhoto: Aidan Montessori School · Google
      #13

      Aidan Montessori School

      Washington, District of Columbia

      CasaLower Elementary$29,500–$51,167 USD/yr
    16. Broad Branch Childrens HousePhoto: Broad Branch Children's House · Google
      #16

      Broad Branch Childrens House

      Washington, District of Columbia

      CasaToddler$1,900–$2,995 USD/mo
    19. District MontessoriPhoto: District Montessori · Google
      #19

      District Montessori

      Washington, District of Columbia

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

    Best Montessori Schools in Washington, District of Columbia at a glance

    • Washington's Montessori schools average 4.86★ across 15 rated schools, versus 4.70★ site-wide.
    • 10 of 33 schools in Washington hold official Montessori accreditation (AMI, AMS, or Montessori Canada).
    • The most-reviewed school in Washington has 26 Google reviews.
    • 10 of 33 schools in Washington publish a tuition range.
    • Published tuition in Washington ranges $704 USD/mo–$4,264 USD/mo, median $2,100 USD/mo — see the full breakdown on the tuition page.
    • Accreditation breakdown in Washington: 3 AMS Member, 3 AMS Accredited, 3 AMS Accreditation Candidate, 1 AMI/USA Affiliated.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many Montessori schools are in Washington?

    Washington, District of Columbia has 33 Montessori schools in our directory as of November 2026; 15 of them have Google reviews. 3 are AMS-accredited and 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 Washington?

    Of the 33 schools here, 10 publish tuition. Their published fees run from about $704 USD/mo to $4,264 USD/mo, with a median of $2,100 USD/mo. By program: Primary: $944 USD/mo–$3,265 USD/mo; 24-42 months (2-3.5 years): $730 USD/mo–$2,082 USD/mo; 43-72 months (3.5-6 years): $704 USD/mo–$1,901 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/washington.

    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 Washington?

    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 Washington 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 Washington?

    By our ranking, the top 3 are Small Savers Montessori Child Development Center (5.0★, 18 Google reviews), CHOW Montessori (5.0★, 11 Google reviews) and Georgetown Montessori School (5.0★, 8 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.