For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private preschools belonging to International Montessori Council (IMC) serving 907 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top-ranked private preschools belonging to International Montessori Council (IMC) in California include New Morning Montessori School, Idyllwild Montessori School, and Bowman School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
Top-Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools Belonging to International Montessori Council (IMC) in California (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4000 Terman Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 813-9131
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 813-9131
Gr: NS-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Idyllwild Montessori School ![Idyllwild Montessori School Photo - Idyllwild Montessori School]( "Idyllwild Montessori School Photo - Idyllwild Montessori School")
Montessori School
53785 Country Club Dr.Suite 1328
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(646) 706-1513
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(646) 706-1513
Gr: PK-3 | 14 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
New Morning Montessori School
Montessori School
1045 North State street
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-6115
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-6115
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students Avg. class size: 32 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
801 Brea Canyon Road
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 598-5540
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 598-5540
Gr: PK-5 | 88 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4
1400 6th Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
Gr: NS-7 | 25 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Explorer Elementary School ![Montessori Explorer Elementary School Photo - Absorbed in a geography learning activity]( "Montessori Explorer Elementary School Photo - Absorbed in a geography learning activity")
Montessori School
271 East J Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-3300
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-3300
Gr: PK-2 | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Agoura ![Montessori School Of Agoura Photo]( "Montessori School Of Agoura Photo")
Montessori School
28124 Driver Avenue
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818) 991-8936
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818) 991-8936
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Walnut International Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
20781 Amar Rd Ste 1
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-8172
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-8172
Gr: PK-K | 234 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 1
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