CaliforniaMontessori Schools

2026 ranking

The best Montessori schools in Palo Alto

4 schools ranked by 57 Google reviews from Palo Alto families. How we rank

  1. 1
    Palo Alto Montessori School

    5.0 from 41 Google reviews

    Primary

  2. 2
    Emerson Montessori School

    No Google reviews yet

    Infant · Toddler · Primary · Elementary · Middle

  3. 3
    Montessori School of los Altos

    No Google reviews yet

    Primary

  4. 4
    Learn and Play Montessori Palo Alto

    3.5 from 16 Google reviews

    Primary

How we rank

Each school's Google rating is weighted by how many reviews it has: we add 25 imaginary reviews at the California average, so a school with five perfect reviews doesn't outrank one with two hundred excellent ones. Review volume counts a little on its own. No school pays to be listed or ranked.

Ratings are read live from Google and refreshed monthly. Schools with no reviews are placed at the state average, below schools with a strong record.

Questions families ask

What is the best Montessori school in Palo Alto?
By Google reviews, Palo Alto Montessori School ranks first among 4 Montessori schools in Palo Alto. Reviews are a starting point — visit a classroom in session before you decide.
How are the schools ranked?
Each school's Google rating is weighted by how many reviews it has: we add 25 imaginary reviews at the California average, so a school with five perfect reviews doesn't outrank one with two hundred excellent ones. Review volume counts a little on its own. No school pays to be listed or ranked.

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Ratings: Google Maps.