About the Montessori Census

Census Data

This resource, provided by the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector, collects data on public and private Montessori schools around the world. Schools can claim and update their own profiles to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Researchers, policy-makers, and media can request Montessori Census data by contacting info@montessori-census.org with a brief description of your need.

Total Number of Schools in the Census: 3,763

Total Number of Public Schools in the Census: 608

Total Number of Private Schools in the Census: 3,107

The Census story

The Montessori Census was developed in collaboration with the organizations shown below. It is operated and maintained by the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector (NCMPS).