Best Montessori Schools in Ottawa, Ontario (2026)

    There are 40 Montessori schools in Ottawa, Ontario on MontessoriCity (November 2026). Published tuition runs from about $1,029 CAD/mo to $2,180 CAD/mo (median $1,583 CAD/mo, from the 5 schools that publish a price). The highest-ranked are Educara Montessori Child Care (5.0★, 11 Google reviews), The Peace Tree Learning Centre (5.0★, 7 Google reviews) and Leitrim Montessori Pre-School (5.0★, 6 Google reviews). Families can book free tours at several schools with one request.

    We ranked every school by Google rating and review volume using a Bayesian average, so consistently well-reviewed schools rise to the top. Each school shows evidence of a Montessori program — browse by area or postal code below. Updated November 2026.

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    Top Montessori Schools in Ottawa

    7. Bishop Hamilton Montessori SchoolPhoto: Bishop Hamilton Montessori School · Google
      #7

      Bishop Hamilton Montessori School

      Ottawa, Ontario

      Lower ElementaryAdolescent$18,190–$19,495 CAD/yr
    17. VINCI SchoolPhoto: VINCI School · Google
      #17

      VINCI School

      Ottawa, Ontario

    20. First Journey MontessoriPhoto: Andrew McDonald · Google
      #20

      First Journey Montessori

      Ottawa, Ontario

      Toddler$1,750–$2,180 CAD/mo
    21. Glebe Montessori SchoolPhoto: Glebe Montessori School · Google
      #21

      Glebe Montessori School

      Ottawa, Ontario

      ToddlerCasaLower Elementary$12,352–$23,660 CAD/yr
    22. The ElementPhoto: The Anamex · Google
      #22

      The Element

      Ottawa, Ontario

    Showing the top 25 of 40 Montessori schools. See the city pages below for every school near you.

    Best Montessori Schools in Ottawa, Ontario at a glance

    • Ottawa's Montessori schools average 4.43★ across 16 rated schools, versus 4.70★ site-wide.
    • 1 of 40 schools in Ottawa hold official Montessori accreditation (AMI, AMS, or Montessori Canada).
    • The most-reviewed school in Ottawa has 541 Google reviews.
    • 5 of 40 schools in Ottawa publish a tuition range.
    • Published tuition in Ottawa ranges $1,029 CAD/mo–$2,180 CAD/mo, median $1,583 CAD/mo — see the full breakdown on the tuition page.
    • Accreditation breakdown in Ottawa: 1 AMI Recognized.
    • 30 of 40 schools in Ottawa are on the government's licensed child care registry.

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    Top 10 Montessori schools in Ottawa

    Areas of Ottawa

    Central Ottawa(17)Nepean(8)Kanata(7)Gloucester(4)Orléans(3)

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    Nearby cities in Ontario

    Russell(2)Kingston(3)Belleville(2)Peterborough(7)Bowmanville(2)Oshawa(9)Whitby(14)North Bay(3)Ajax(9)Pickering(10)

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    Ottawa–Gatineau(52)

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many Montessori schools are in Ottawa?

    Ottawa, Ontario has 40 Montessori schools in our directory as of November 2026; 16 of them have Google reviews. 1 is AMI-recognized, according to the AMS and AMI school directories. We only list schools that show evidence of a Montessori program.

    How much does Montessori school cost in Ottawa?

    Of the 40 schools here, 5 publish tuition. Their published fees run from about $1,029 CAD/mo to $2,180 CAD/mo, with a median of $1,583 CAD/mo. By program: Bilingual Toddler Program (18 months – 3 years): $1,270 CAD/mo–$1,870 CAD/mo; Bilingual Casa Kindergarten Program (3–6 years): $1,270 CAD/mo–$1,820 CAD/mo; Preschool/Casa (ages 3-6): $1,029 CAD/mo–$1,563 CAD/mo. These are sticker prices before any subsidy (in Canada, some licensed Casa programs take part in the subsidized $10-a-day child care program). For the others, ask the school; you can ask about tuition in a free tour request. Full breakdown: montessoricity.com/tuition/ottawa.

    Which Montessori program is right for my child's age?

    Montessori classrooms group children in three-year age spans: Toddler or Nido (about 18 months to 3 years), Casa / Primary / Children's House (3 to 6), Lower Elementary (6 to 9) and Upper Elementary (9 to 12). Not every school offers every stage. Each school's page lists its programs; ask about openings for your child's age when you book a tour.

    How do I book a tour of a Montessori school in Ottawa?

    On MontessoriCity, add the schools you like to your tour list and send one free tour request (montessoricity.com/book-tour). Each school replies to you directly with tour times, and you can compare replies, tuition and tour dates in a free parent dashboard. It costs families nothing, and you can pick as many schools as you want.

    How are the Montessori schools in Ottawa ranked?

    Only by Google rating and number of Google reviews, using a Bayesian average: score = (v·R + 10·C) / (v + 10), where R is the school's rating, v its review count and C = 4.7 the average rating across the directory. A school with a few perfect reviews can't outrank one with hundreds of strong reviews. Schools can't pay to rank higher, and claiming a listing doesn't change its position.

    What are the highest-rated Montessori schools in Ottawa?

    By our ranking, the top 3 are Educara Montessori Child Care (5.0★, 11 Google reviews), The Peace Tree Learning Centre (5.0★, 7 Google reviews) and Leitrim Montessori Pre-School (5.0★, 6 Google reviews). Ratings change, so check each school's page for the current numbers and reviews.

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    Ranking methodology: schools are ordered by a Bayesian average — score = (v·R + 10·C) / (v + 10), where R is the school's Google rating, v its review count, and C = 4.7 the review-weighted average rating across the directory. This prevents a school with one 5-star review from outranking consistently well-reviewed schools. When results are otherwise equal, schools with more complete, recently verified profiles come first. This is based on profile quality only; no school can pay for a higher position. Every public school in the directory is ranked; we only list schools that show evidence of a Montessori program.

    Rankings can't be bought. Schools are ordered by Google rating and review count. When results are otherwise equal, schools with more complete, recently verified profiles come first. This is based on profile quality only; no school can pay for a higher position.