Looking for the best Montessori school in Barrie? We ranked the top 10 schools in Barrie, Ontario by verified Google rating, review volume and accreditation. Each campus listed below is an authentic Montessori program — many accredited by AMI, AMS or CCMA — serving toddler, primary and elementary ages. MontessoriCity verifies every school directly with the operator. Updated September 2026.
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Northern Stars Montessori School & Daycare Inc. is a Montessori school located in Barrie, Ontario.
View Northern Stars Montessori School & Daycare Inc. full profile →Elder Tree Montessori (Barrie) is a Montessori school located in Barrie, Ontario.
View Elder Tree Montessori (Barrie) full profile →SNOW OWL MONTESSORI ACADEMY is a Montessori school located in Barrie, Ontario.
View SNOW OWL MONTESSORI ACADEMY full profile →Meadow Creek Montessori West is a verified Montessori school in Barrie, Ontario. Serving children with the authentic Montessori method.
View Meadow Creek Montessori West full profile →Meadow Creek Montessori West is a Montessori school located in Barrie, Ontario.
View Meadow Creek Montessori West full profile →Barrie Montessori & Elementary Private School - Bayfield Campus is a Montessori activity located in Barrie, Ontario.
View Barrie Montessori & Elementary Private School - Bayfield Campus full profile →Childrens Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Barrie, Ontario.
View Childrens Montessori School full profile →Woodland Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Barrie, Ontario.
View Woodland Montessori School full profile →Uptown Montessori School - Barrie is a Montessori school located in Barrie, Ontario.
View Uptown Montessori School - Barrie full profile →Barrie Montessori Learning Centre is a Montessori school located in Barrie, Ontario.
View Barrie Montessori Learning Centre full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in Barrie typically ranges from $9,000 to $25,000 per year depending on the program (toddler, primary or elementary), full vs half day, and accreditation. Contact each school directly for current rates.
AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) was founded by Maria Montessori and emphasizes strict adherence to her original method. AMS (American Montessori Society) is a U.S.-based organization that accepts a broader interpretation. Both are reputable; AMI tends to be more traditional.
Most Barrie Montessori schools accept children from 18 months (toddler community) through age 12 (upper elementary). Primary or "Casa" classrooms typically start at age 2.5–3.
Most Montessori schools in Barrie are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.