Looking for the best Montessori school in Peterborough? We ranked the top 7 schools in Peterborough, 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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The Nest Montessori is a Montessori school located in Peterborough, Ontario.
View The Nest Montessori full profile →Child's Play Montessori is a Montessori school located in Peterborough, Ontario.
View Child's Play Montessori full profile →Discovery Montessori Child Care is a Montessori school located in Peterborough, Ontario.
View Discovery Montessori Child Care full profile →Children's Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Peterborough, Ontario.
View Children's Montessori School full profile →Kawartha Montessori School is a Montessori school located in Peterborough, Ontario.
View Kawartha Montessori School full profile →Modern Montessori Preschool is a Montessori school located in Peterborough, Ontario.
View Modern Montessori Preschool full profile →The Children's Montessori & Preparatory School is a Montessori school located in Peterborough, Ontario.
View The Children's Montessori & Preparatory School full profile →Tuition for Montessori schools in Peterborough 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 Peterborough 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 Peterborough are independent (private). A small number of public school boards offer Montessori-stream programs — check with your local district.