Photo: Whimsy and Wonder Preschool · GoogleBest Montessori Schools in Portland, Oregon (2026)
There are 48 Montessori schools in Portland, Oregon on MontessoriCity (November 2026). Published tuition runs from about $425 USD/mo to $2,729 USD/mo (median $1,397 USD/mo, from the 19 schools that publish a price). The highest-ranked are Whimsy and Wonder Preschool (5.0★, 25 Google reviews), Nature Song Montessori (5.0★, 13 Google reviews) and Sunnyside Mennonite Montessori School (5.0★, 13 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 Portland
- #1Photo: Whimsy and Wonder Preschool · Google
- #2
Photo: Nature Song Montessori · Google - #3
Photo: Sunnyside Mennonite Montessori School · Google - #4
Photo: Arvind Alishetty · Google - #5
Photo: Pioneer Pre-school – Montessori & Play-Based Learning in Portland · Google - #6
Photo: Willis Anderson · GoogleLittle Village Montessori Child Development Center
Portland, Oregon
NidoToddlerCasa$1,445–$2,295 USD/mo5.0· 6 reviews
- #7
Photo: j spain Greene · Google - #8
Photo: Steve Smith · Google - #9
Photo: Montessori of Alameda - 21st Century School · Google - #10
Photo: Simple Gifts Montessori Preschool · Google - #11
Photo: Isabella Valderrama Cash · Google - #12
Photo: Firefly (formerly Concordia) Montessori · Google - #13
- #14
Photo: Green Tulip Peace & Nature School · Google - #15
- #16
Photo: E Lee · Google - #17
Photo: Sun Fern Montessori Children's House · Google - #18
- #19
Photo: Busy Hands Montessori · GoogleBusy Hands Montessori
Portland, Oregon
- #20
Photo: Chestnut Grove Montessori Children's House · GoogleChestnut Grove Montessori Children's House
Portland, Oregon
- #21
Photo: Childpeace Montessori School · Google - #22
Photo: Creative Spark Montessori · GoogleCreative Spark Montessori
Portland, Oregon
- #23
Photo: Franciscan Montessori Earth School and St. Francis Academy · GoogleFranciscan Montessori Earth School and St. Francis Academy
Portland, Oregon
Lower ElementaryAdolescent$9,288–$15,660 USD/yr - #24
Harmony Montessori School
Portland, Oregon
- #25
Photo: Little Leaf Montessori · GoogleLittle Leaf Montessori
Portland, Oregon
Showing the top 25 of 48 Montessori schools. See the city pages below for every school near you.
Best Montessori Schools in Portland, Oregon at a glance
- Portland's Montessori schools average 4.88★ across 21 rated schools, versus 4.70★ site-wide.
- 5 of 48 schools in Portland hold official Montessori accreditation (AMI, AMS, or Montessori Canada).
- The most-reviewed school in Portland has 30 Google reviews.
- 19 of 48 schools in Portland publish a tuition range.
- Published tuition in Portland ranges $425 USD/mo–$2,729 USD/mo, median $1,397 USD/mo — see the full breakdown on the tuition page.
- Accreditation breakdown in Portland: 5 AMS Member.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Montessori schools are in Portland?
Portland, Oregon has 48 Montessori schools in our directory as of November 2026; 21 of them have Google reviews. We only list schools that show evidence of a Montessori program.
How much does Montessori school cost in Portland?
Of the 48 schools here, 19 publish tuition. Their published fees run from about $425 USD/mo to $2,729 USD/mo, with a median of $1,397 USD/mo. By program: Infant and Toddler: $1,650 USD/mo–$1,800 USD/mo; Primary: $1,150 USD/mo–$1,300 USD/mo; 2.5-6 year olds (2026-2027 school year): $1,035 USD/mo–$1,461 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/portland.
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 Portland?
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 Portland 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 Portland?
By our ranking, the top 3 are Whimsy and Wonder Preschool (5.0★, 25 Google reviews), Nature Song Montessori (5.0★, 13 Google reviews) and Sunnyside Mennonite Montessori School (5.0★, 13 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.