For the 2026 school year, there are 10 montessori private high schools serving 1,296 students in California.
The top-ranked montessori private high schools in California include St. Helena Montessori School And Farm, Stockton Accelerated Institute, and The Waldorf School Of San Diego.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
Top-Ranked California Montessori 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
750 Witherly Ln
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 445-1127
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 445-1127
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4000 Terman Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 813-9131
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 813-9131
Gr: NS-12 | 265 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Helena Montessori School And Farm![St. Helena Montessori School And Farm Photo - St. Helena Montessori 880 College Ave. St. Helena Ca. 94574]( "St. Helena Montessori School And Farm Photo - St. Helena Montessori 880 College Ave. St. Helena Ca. 94574")
Montessori School
880 College Avenue
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-1527
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-1527
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3
116 W Willow St
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 649-9651
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 649-9651
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 2
3547 Altadena Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 280-8016
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 280-8016
Gr: NS-12 | 304 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gardena Academy
Montessori School
16219 S Western Avenue
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-4850
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-4850
Gr: 1-11 | 19 students
Holy Family Institute
Montessori School (Catholic)
19240 Huntington St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(657) 204-6730
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(657) 204-6730
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
Santa Cruz Montessori School![Santa Cruz Montessori School Photo - Primary Class]( "Santa Cruz Montessori School Photo - Primary Class")
Montessori School
6230 Soquel Dr
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 476-1646
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 476-1646
Gr: PK-9 | 247 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
Valley Of The Sacred Heart Academy
Montessori School (Catholic)
210 Peters Ave
Dixon, CA 95620
(530) 574-0804
Dixon, CA 95620
(530) 574-0804
Gr: K-11 | 34 students
Vermont Christian School![Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.]( "Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.")
Montessori School (Christian)
25500 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked montessori private high schools in California?
The top-ranked montessori private high schools in California include St. Helena Montessori School And Farm, Stockton Accelerated Institute, and The Waldorf School Of San Diego.
How many montessori private high schools are located in California?
10 montessori private high schools are located in California.
How diverse are montessori private high schools in California?
California montessori private high schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
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