Best Montessori Schools in Cambridge, Massachusetts (2026)

    There are 14 Montessori schools in Cambridge, Massachusetts on MontessoriCity (November 2026). Only 2 schools here publish tuition, too few for a reliable range. The highest-ranked are Snapdragon Montessori School (5.0★, 27 Google reviews), Wildflower Montessori School (5.0★, 10 Google reviews) and Miramelinda Montessori School (4.8★, 17 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 Cambridge

    7. Allium Montessori SchoolPhoto: Allium Montessori School · Google
      #7

      Allium Montessori School

      Cambridge, Massachusetts

      Lower Elementary$24,500 USD/yr
    10. Loving MontessoriPhoto: Loving Montessori · Google
      #10

      Loving Montessori

      Cambridge, Massachusetts

    12. Tobin Montessori SchoolPhoto: John M Tobin Elementary School · Google
      #12

      Tobin Montessori School

      Cambridge, Massachusetts

    Best Montessori Schools in Cambridge, Massachusetts at a glance

    • Cambridge's Montessori schools average 4.93★ across 3 rated schools, versus 4.70★ site-wide.
    • 6 of 14 schools in Cambridge hold official Montessori accreditation (AMI, AMS, or Montessori Canada).
    • The most-reviewed school in Cambridge has 27 Google reviews.
    • 2 of 14 schools in Cambridge publish a tuition range.
    • Published tuition in Cambridge ranges $1,625 USD/mo–$2,096 USD/mo, median $2,023 USD/mo — see the full breakdown on the tuition page.
    • Accreditation breakdown in Cambridge: 4 AMS Member, 2 AMS Accredited.
    • 7 of 14 schools in Cambridge are on the government's licensed child care registry.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many Montessori schools are in Cambridge?

    Cambridge, Massachusetts has 14 Montessori schools in our directory as of November 2026; 3 of them have Google reviews. 2 are 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 Cambridge?

    Only 2 schools of 14 here publish tuition, so we don't show a range for Cambridge; 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 Cambridge?

    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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge?

    By our ranking, the top 3 are Snapdragon Montessori School (5.0★, 27 Google reviews), Wildflower Montessori School (5.0★, 10 Google reviews) and Miramelinda Montessori School (4.8★, 17 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.