ResearchMeta-analysisEvidence: Large study or reviewAges 3–18
Montessori education's impact on academic and nonacademic outcomes: A systematic review
Author or publisher Randolph et al., Campbell Systematic Reviews Published 2023 Reviewed by eduStack editors Last checked 13 Nov 2026
1What the study found
Across 32 studies, Montessori pupils did somewhat better than those in traditional schools, academically and in areas like executive function. Effects were larger in preschool and primary school than in secondary, and some outcomes rest on low-quality evidence.
2Sources and check record
https://doi.org/10.1002/cl2.1330 Randolph et al., Campbell Systematic Reviews. Montessori education's impact on academic and nonacademic outcomes: A systematic review. 2023. doi:10.1002/cl2.1330 Last checked · 13 Nov 2026