Best Montessori Schools in New York, New York (2026)

    There are 79 Montessori schools in New York, New York on MontessoriCity (November 2026). Published tuition runs from about $626 USD/mo to $5,188 USD/mo (median $2,711 USD/mo, from the 26 schools that publish a price). The highest-ranked are Rose Hill Montessori of Manhattan (5.0★, 81 Google reviews), Atelier de la casa French Spanish Montessori preschool/daycare Prospect Lefferts Gardens (5.0★, 16 Google reviews) and Kinder Prep Montessori Nursery & Preschool in Williamsburg (4.9★, 110 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 New York

    8. Little MoonyPhoto: Little Moony · Google
      #8

      Little Moony

      New York, New York

      4.8· 91 reviews

    10. Morningside Montessori SchoolPhoto: Morningside Montessori School · Google
      #10

      Morningside Montessori School

      New York, New York

      Toddler$12,485–$34,360 USD/yr

      5.0· 4 reviews

    13. Aspiring Minds CenterPhoto: Aspiring Minds Center · Google
      #13

      Aspiring Minds Center

      Brooklyn, New York

      4.8· 53 reviews

    15. Playgarden Prep TribecaPhoto: Playgarden Prep Tribeca · Google
      #15

      Playgarden Prep Tribeca

      New York, New York

      4.8· 26 reviews

    18. BumtterBee MontessoriPhoto: BumtterBee Montessori · Google
      #18

      BumtterBee Montessori

      Queens, New York

      4.8· 21 reviews

    24. Cuddle Avenue PreschoolPhoto: Cuddle Avenue Preschool · Google
      #24

      Cuddle Avenue Preschool

      Brooklyn, New York

      4.7· 58 reviews

    25. Playhouse NYC DaycarePhoto: Playhouse NYC Daycare · Google
      #25

      Playhouse NYC Daycare

      Long Island City, New York

      4.7· 12 reviews

    Showing the top 25 of 79 Montessori schools. See the city pages below for every school near you.

    Best Montessori Schools in New York, New York at a glance

    • New York's Montessori schools average 4.69★ across 39 rated schools, versus 4.70★ site-wide.
    • 18 of 79 schools in New York hold official Montessori accreditation (AMI, AMS, or Montessori Canada).
    • The most-reviewed school in New York has 110 Google reviews.
    • 26 of 79 schools in New York publish a tuition range.
    • Published tuition in New York ranges $626 USD/mo–$5,188 USD/mo, median $2,711 USD/mo — see the full breakdown on the tuition page.
    • Accreditation breakdown in New York: 13 AMS Member, 5 AMS Accredited.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many Montessori schools are in New York?

    New York, New York has 79 Montessori schools in our directory as of November 2026; 39 of them have Google reviews. 5 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 New York?

    Of the 79 schools here, 26 publish tuition. Their published fees run from about $626 USD/mo to $5,188 USD/mo, with a median of $2,711 USD/mo. By program: Preschool (Toddler/Primary/Kindergarten): $917 USD/mo–$4,000 USD/mo; Toddler (2-3 years): $1,040 USD/mo–$2,863 USD/mo; Ones and Twos (6mo-36mo Nido Program): $1,550 USD/mo–$3,594 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/new-york.

    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 New York?

    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 New York 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 New York?

    By our ranking, the top 3 are Rose Hill Montessori of Manhattan (5.0★, 81 Google reviews), Atelier de la casa French Spanish Montessori preschool/daycare Prospect Lefferts Gardens (5.0★, 16 Google reviews) and Kinder Prep Montessori Nursery & Preschool in Williamsburg (4.9★, 110 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.