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Ottawa private elementary schools

Find elementary schools in Ottawa listed below.

Considering a private elementary school for your child in Ottawa? The city offers a variety of respected schools that provide personalized learning and a supportive environment. OUR KIDS is here to guide your search with expert insights, resources, and trusted advice.

Ottawa’s private elementary schools emphasize academic excellence, character development, and community engagement. Many offer specialized programs, including bilingual learning, arts integration, and STEM-focused curricula, giving children opportunities to explore their interests and strengths. This includes elementary schools in Ottawa-Gatineau, Rockliffe Park, Rockland, Kemptville, Kanata, Nepean, Centretown, Centrepoint, the Glebe, Riverside Park, and Hampton Park.

With nearly 30 years of experience, OUR KIDS has helped families choose among Ottawa private schools. On our site, you’ll find in-depth school profiles, parent reviews, and expert guidance to support your decision-making process with confidence. Read more


List of Ottawa elementary schools

Access school reviews, insights, and comparisons through our comprehensive reports below.

1. Schools with in-depth reports

These are the leading schools that Our Kids editors have covered most extensively so far, providing detailed insights and thorough analysis of their programs, student life, and more.

Ashbury College


Ottawa, Ontario
Mariposa Avenue/Springfield
 
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Ashbury College, Ottawa, Ontario

"This traditional private school in Ottawa offers Grades 4-12 with 100 boarding and 650 day students. Tuition ranges from $38,970 to $84,700. Ashbury excels in academics, co-curriculars, and experiential learning.

  1. IB Diploma, since 1976
  2. 100% university placement
  3. 85% of students admitted to first choice university
  4. $2 million awarded annually in university scholarships

—From the school

  • Gr. 3 to 12 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum; International Baccalaureate
  • $38,970 to $84,700
 
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Ashbury College 38970 Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Boarding Coed

2. Schools with standard reports

Kanata Montessori, Kanata, Ontario • Kanata, Province
Kanata Montessori, Kanata, Ontario • Kanata, Province

Kanata, Ontario • Kanata, Province
Eagleson Road/Stonehaven Drive
 
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"For 50 years, Kanata Montessori has offered excellent learning environments for students to grow emotionally, socially and academically into a positive global citizen." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 12 (Coed)
  • Montessori curriculum; Reggio Emilia
  • $21,750
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Kanata Montessori 21750 Grade1E Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E Day Coed
March Academy, Kanata, Ontario
March Academy, Kanata, Ontario

Kanata, Ontario
March Road/Sandhill Road
 
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"March Academy offers an alternative approach to education. Small classes, enriched academics, and teachers that build confidence in kids. PLUS: weekly music, arts, nature, yoga, taekwondo, and daily physical education." —From the school

  • Gr. 1 to 8 (Coed)
  • Liberal Arts curriculum
  • $16,000
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March Academy 16000 Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Day Coed
Elmwood School, Ottawa, Ontario
Elmwood School, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario
Buena Vista Road/Springfield Road
 
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"Elmwood School is Ottawa’s leading school for girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. With high academic standards, small classes, and a supportive environment, each girl is known, challenged, and empowered to reach her" —From the school

  • Gr. PS to 12 (Girls)
  • Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate
  • $18,800 to $37,650
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Elmwood School 18800 Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Girls
Lycée Claudel, Ottawa, Ontario
Lycée Claudel, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario
Place Lycée Pl./Ruelle Hinks Lane
 
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"Our goal is to nurture curious spirits, which is why we value a multilingual pedagogy that encourages both French immersion and a wide selection of langage courses. French and excellence are our priorities." —From the school

  • Gr. PS to 12 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum
  • $15,375 to $16,860
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Lycée Claudel 15375 Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Coed
Académie de la Capitale, Ottawa, Ontario
Académie de la Capitale, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario
Richmond Rd./John Sutherland Dr.
 
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"We drive learners of all ages to ask questions, think critically, solve complex problems collaboratively, and act. Academic success is achieved via dynamic learning, differentiated teaching and meaningful assessments." —From the school

  • Gr. JK to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate
  • $21,879 to $27,458
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Académie de la Capitale 21879 Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Coed
Joan of Arc Academy | L'Academie Jeanne d'Arc, Ottawa, Ontario
Joan of Arc Academy | L'Academie Jeanne d'Arc, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario
Iris St/Woodroffe Ave
 
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"Empowering girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 through bilingual education." —From the school

  • Gr. JK to 8 (Girls)
  • Progressive curriculum
  • $19,800
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Joan of Arc Academy | L'Academie Jeanne d'Arc 19800 Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E FinancialAid Day Girls
Bishop Hamilton Montessori School, Ottawa, Ontario
Bishop Hamilton Montessori School, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario
Baseline Rd./Woodroffe Ave.
 
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"Bishop Hamilton Montessori School, a not-for-profit independent school in Ottawa, provides an authentic Christian Montessori approach for children 3 months to 14 years." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 8 (Coed)
  • Montessori curriculum
  • $4,620 to $19,495
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Bishop Hamilton Montessori School 4620 Grade1E Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E FinancialAid Day Coed
Academie Providence, Ottawa, Ontario
Academie Providence, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario
Donald St/Frances St
 
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"Promote academic excellence that stimulates the acquisition of language skills, the development of scientific and artistic competencies as well as the formation of a critical mind, in a multicultural environment." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 8 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum; Montessori
  • $13,500 to $14,300
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Academie Providence 13500 Grade1E Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E FinancialAid Day Coed
Académie St-Laurent Academy, Ottawa, Ontario
Académie St-Laurent Academy, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario
St. Laurent Blvd./Montreal Rd.
 
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"Our mission is personalized student academic success in a friendly and caring school community, in which all students are emotionally supported and socially welcome." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum
  • $15,000 to $22,000
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Académie St-Laurent Academy 15000 Grade1E Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E Day Coed
Revel Academy, Ottawa, Ontario
Revel Academy, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario
Kirkwood/Laperriere
 
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"Revel Academy is a learner-driven micro-school that utilizes adaptive and mastery-based technology, Socratic discussions, hands-on projects, and real-world apprenticeships in an innovative, character-forging community." —From the school

  • Gr. JK to 8 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum
  • $15,750
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Revel Academy 15750 Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Day Coed
The Element High School, Ottawa, Ontario
The Element High School, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario
Bank Street/Marché Way
 
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"Our programs find the interaction of youth’s developmental characteristics, the Ontario curriculum, and the requirements of the adult world to create the focussed engagement that naturally leads to personal excellence." —From the school

  • Gr. 7 to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum; Montessori
  • $22,450 to $22,470
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The Element High School 22450 Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Coed
Heritage Academy of Learning Excellence, Ottawa, Ontario
Heritage Academy of Learning Excellence, Ottawa, Ontario

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"Our mission is to provide students with the support they deserve to enable them to reach their full academic potential. This solid foundation equips students to confidently pursue their desired post-secondary paths." —From the school

  • Gr. 1 to 12 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum
  • $1,800 to $19,920
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Heritage Academy of Learning Excellence 1800 Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E Day Coed
Académie Internationale Westboro International Academy, Ottawa, Ontario
Académie Internationale Westboro International Academy, Ottawa, Ontario

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"Westboro International Academy is a proud leader in bilingual education for young learners from Kindergarten to Gr. 8. Give your child a lifetime of excellence with Ottawa's most personalized, truly bilingual education." —From the school

  • Gr. JK to 8 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum
  • $18,750
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Académie Internationale Westboro International Academy 18750 Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Day Coed
MindWare Academy, Ottawa, Ontario
MindWare Academy, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario
Pinecrest Road/Queensview Drive
 
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"MindWare Academy is a small, supportive private school specializing in education for students with learning differences. Here, students rediscover their strengths and succeed academically and personally." —From the school

  • Gr. 1 to 8 (Coed)
  • Liberal Arts curriculum
  • $18,000
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MindWare Academy 18000 Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Day Coed
R.I.S.E. Academy, Nepean, Ontario
R.I.S.E. Academy, Nepean, Ontario

Nepean, Ontario
 
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"R.I.S.E. Academy empowers youth with personalized, experiential learning rooted in equity and the UN SDGs.We focus on inquiry-based, culturally relevant education that fosters creativity, leadership, and community impact" —From the school

  • Gr. 8 to 12 (Coed)
  • Reggio Emilia curriculum; Montessori
  • $2,000 to $16,000
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R.I.S.E. Academy 2000 Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E eSchool Coed
OMS Montessori, Ottawa, Ontario
OMS Montessori, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario
Alta Vista Drive/Industrial Road
 
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"OMS Montessori is a non for profit, independent school offering separate French and English programs within a world class Montessori environment." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 6 (Coed)
  • Montessori curriculum
  • $4,620 to $18,975
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OMS Montessori 4620 Grade1E Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E FinancialAid Day Coed
Turnbull School, Ottawa, Ontario
Turnbull School, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario
Fisher Ave/Baseline Rd
 
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"Turnbull School is dedicated to academic excellence in a caring environment. Highly qualified teachers, small class sizes, comprehensive, enriching programming, and variety in athletics, science, technology and the arts." —From the school

  • Gr. JK to 8 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum
  • $23,550 to $25,950
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Turnbull School 23550 Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Day Coed
Fern Hill School - Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario
Fern Hill School - Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario
Vaughan Street/Bertrand Street
 
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"Ottawa’s Fern Hill School offers Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Grades, including Core & Advanced French. Tuition starts at $3,550." —From the school

  • Gr. PS to 8 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum
  • $3,550 to $16,200
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Fern Hill School - Ottawa 3550 Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E FinancialAid Day Coed
Phoenix Private Academy, Ottawa, Ontario
Phoenix Private Academy, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario
Carling Avenue/Broadview Avenue
 
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"Phoenix Private Academy offers elementary education to students with ASD and other exceptionalities, maintaining small teacher to student ratios. We promote strong academic, physical and social-emotional development." —From the school

  • Gr. K to 8 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum
  • $24,000 to $29,500
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Phoenix Private Academy 24000 Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Day Coed
What is the Ottawa Private School Expo?

If you’re exploring private or alternative education, don’t miss the OUR KIDS Private School Expo in Ottawa. This event gives families the chance to meet leading schools, connect with education experts, and discover an elementary school where your child can thrive.

Types of private schools in Ottawa

The schools listed here primarily offer elementary programs (K–6 or K–8), with some extending through high school (grade 12), allowing families to plan for the long term.

Consider all your options, both public and private (including Montessori schools, Christian schools, boarding, gifted, special needs, IBIslamic, and other types of elementary schools) before deciding on your children's future!

How to choose the right private school in Ottawa

To prepare for school visits, see our guide on questions to ask elementary schools you’re considering. This resource helps you evaluate school philosophies, programs, and extracurricular offerings to find the best fit for your child.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ottawa private elementary schools are there?
There are 20 Ottawa private elementary schools that are Our Kids trusted members.

How much is tuition at Ottawa private elementary schools?
Tuition fees for Ottawa private elementary schools range from $4,620 to $84,700 per year with an average tuition of $20,826 per year.

What’s the largest school?
Of the Ottawa private elementary schools, the largest is Lycée Claudel with 980 students in Grades 12 to PS.

Are Ottawa private elementary schools good?
We interviewed both parents and students. You can read reviews about Ottawa private elementary schools on this page.

Is there a private school expo where I can meet with Ottawa private elementary schools?
Yes. You can meet with private schools and education experts at the Our Kids Private School Expos held every year in September and October. These events are designed for both parents and students. Find event details and ticket info here.

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