People may be curious how different Montessori schools rank against each other. At OUR KIDS, we do not presume to rank schools, and we disavow any procedure or algorithm that pretends to offer parents a simple list of "best Montessori schools." Lists (like those below) that focus on discrete criteria, however, can be used as a helpful starting point or at points during research.
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Montessori school rankings below can be a helpful aid, as long as they are used properly:
A low admissions rate can suggest high demand, but factors like a school's age, marketing budget, or location may also play a role.
This list does not account for the number of students enrolled per year. Enrollment varies widely from one school to the next, with some specialized schools having fewer than 30 students overall, while others may have a student body of several hundred. Still, it offers a general sense of how competitive admission may be, helping parents gauge their chances with Montessori schools they're considering.
| School | Location | Grades | Acceptance rate |
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| 1 | Head Start Montessori School | North York, ON | NS to 6 | 7% |
| 2 | Kanata Montessori | Kanata, ON | NS to 12 | 70% |
| 3 | Aurora Montessori School | Aurora, ON | NS to 8 | 80% |
| 4 | Wishing Well Schools | Markham, ON | NS to 8 | 80% |
| 5 | Westmont Montessori School | Victoria, BC | PS to 12 | 80% |
| 6 | ABC Montessori | Mississauga, ON | NS to 5 | 85% |
| 7 | Century Private School | Richmond Hill, ON | PS to 12 | 85% |
| 8 | Unionville College | Unionville, ON | PS to 12 | 90% |
| 9 | Avalon Children's Montessori School | Toronto, ON | PS to 8 | 90% |
| 10 | Nile Academy | Toronto, ON | JK to 12 | 90% |
| School | Location | Grades | Tuition | |
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| 1 | ABC Montessori | Mississauga, ON | NS to 5 | $4,576 to $11,650 |
| 2 | KMSchool | Brampton, ON | NS to 12 | $4,576 to $18,700 |
| 3 | Bishop Hamilton Montessori School ✝ | Ottawa, ON | NS to 8 | $4,620 to $19,495 |
| 4 | École Montessori | Pickering, ON | NS to 6 | $8,400 to $17,000 |
| 5 | Nile Academy | Toronto, ON | JK to 12 | $9,000 to $10,000 |
| 6 | Monarch Academy | Mississauga, ON | PS to 8 | $10,600 |
| 7 | Westmont Montessori School | Victoria, BC | PS to 12 | $10,600 to $14,945 |
| 8 | Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. | Oshawa, ON | NS to 12 | $10,650 to $11,500 |
| 9 | Trinity Montessori School | Markham, ON | NS to 8 | $11,000 to $13,000 |
| 10 | Trillium School | Markham, ON | NS to 12 | $11,500 to $17,500 |
| School | Location | Grades | Students | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academie Providence ✝ | Ottawa, ON | NS to 8 | 35% |
| 2 | Leonardo Da Vinci Academy of Arts & Sciences ✝ | Toronto, ON | PS to 8 | 15% |
| 3 | Hillfield Strathallan College | Hamilton, ON | NS to 12 | 10% |
| 4 | OMS Montessori | Ottawa, ON | NS to 6 | 10% |
| 5 | Alive Montessori & Private School | Toronto, ON | PS to 6 | 10% |
| 6 | St. George's School | Vancouver, BC | K to 12 | 8% |
| 7 | Bannockburn Independent School | North York, ON | NS to 6 | 6% |
| 8 | Somerset Academy | Markham, ON | JK to 8 | 5% |
| 9 | Grace Christian Montessori School | Newmarket, ON | NS to K | 5% |
| 10 | Avalon Children's Montessori School | Toronto, ON | PS to 8 | 5% |
Some parents may consider price a direct measure of value ("you get what you pay for"). That's never a fair assumption, of course. For interest's sake and for parents who feel there is some truth to that adage, here is a look at Montessori schools charging the most tuition.
| School | Location | Grades | Tuition | |
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| 1 | St. George's School | Vancouver, BC | K to 12 | $33,300 to $94,800 |
| 2 | Lauremont School | Richmond Hill, ON | PS to 12 | $22,670 to $37,790 |
| 3 | Hillfield Strathallan College | Hamilton, ON | NS to 12 | $19,349 to $32,052 |
| 4 | Westmont Montessori School | Victoria, BC | PS to 12 | $9,565 to $32,000 |
| 5 | Nile Academy | Toronto, ON | JK to 12 | $9,000 to $30,000 |
| 6 | Rotherglen School - Oakville | Oakville, ON | JK to 8 | $18,200 to $29,600 |
| 7 | Richmond Hill Montessori Private School | Richmond Hill, ON | PS to 8 | $26,900 to $29,500 |
| 8 | Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing | Oakville, ON | NS to 8 | $12,360 to $29,500 |
| 9 | Bannockburn Independent School | North York, ON | NS to 6 | $18,700 to $29,100 |
| 10 | Century Private School | Richmond Hill, ON | PS to 12 | $18,500 to $28,500 |
Some may consider well-established Montessori schools to be more trustworthy. Again, this is a questionable assumption. This list ranks Montessori schools by their founding date. Always bear in mind that rankings of any kind are specious.
| School | Location | Grades | Founded | |
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| 1 | Hillfield Strathallan College | Hamilton, ON | NS to 12 | 1901 |
| 2 | St. George's School | Vancouver, BC | K to 12 | 1930 |
| 3 | Westmont Montessori School | Victoria, BC | PS to 12 | 1954 |
| 4 | Lauremont School | Richmond Hill, ON | PS to 12 | 1961 |
| 5 | OMS Montessori | Ottawa, ON | NS to 6 | 1966 |
| 6 | Dearcroft Montessori School | Oakville, ON | NS to 8 | 1968 |
| 7 | Kanata Montessori | Kanata, ON | NS to 12 | 1974 |
| 8 | Bond Academy | Toronto, ON | JK to 12 | 1978 |
| 9 | Wishing Well Schools | Markham, ON | NS to 8 | 1978 |
| 10 | Rotherglen School - Oakville | Oakville, ON | JK to 8 | 1979 |
For interest's sake we list Montessori schools across Canada that have produced the most notable alumni.
| School | Location | Grades | Notable alumni |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillfield Strathallan College | Hamilton, ON | NS to 12 | 10 |
| 2 | St. George's School | Vancouver, BC | K to 12 | 6 |
| 3 | Tall Pines School | Brampton, ON | NS to 12 | 2 |
| 4 | OMS Montessori | Ottawa, ON | NS to 6 | 1 |
| 5 | Bannockburn Independent School | North York, ON | NS to 6 | 1 |
Are private Montessori schools good?
We interviewed both parents and students. You can read reviews about private Montessori schools on this page.
What is the most expensive private Montessori school?
St. George's School has the highest tuition fees from $33,300 to $94,800 per year with an average tuition of $64,050 per year.
Which private Montessori school has the lowest acceptance rates?
The private Montessori school with the lowest acceptance rate is Head Start Montessori School. The school has an overall accepance rate of 7%.
What is the oldest private Montessori school?
Hillfield Strathallan College is the oldest private Montessori school. The school was founded in 1901.
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