Here’s the OUR KIDS guide to Montessori schools in Oakville—your introduction to child-focused education that encourages independence, curiosity, and hands-on learning. Montessori schools in Oakville emphasize self-directed study, mixed-age classrooms, and experiential activities that help children develop confidence and a lifelong love of learning.
On this page, we highlight private schools in the Oakville area that offer Montessori programs. This includes Montessori schools in Old Oakville, Uptown Core, College Park, Palermo, River Oaks, Glen Abbey, and Clearview.
For more than 30 years, OUR KIDS has worked with schools, educators, and families to share insights into what makes each program unique. On OurKids.net, you’ll find detailed school profiles, authentic reviews, comparison tools, and expert resources to support your search. For a more complete guide to Montessori education, including a discussion of Montessori elementary schools, start with our guide to montessori schools.
There are lots of private Montessori schools in Oakville. These schools vary in terms of their classroom practices, curricular approaches, program offerings, and special needs support. The schools listed below reflect this diversity. They can be filtered for a wide range of features.
 Oakville, Ontario Winston Churchill/Lakeshore Road East "Clanmore Montessori offers a warm, inclusive community where children learn with purpose. Our caring educators and mixed‑age environments help students grow with confidence, curiosity, and joy." —From the school
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 Oakville, Ontario Trafalgar Road/Dundas "TRMS uniquely provides enriched French as a second language (FSL) instruction for all levels from Preschool to Elementary. We give students a head start in their educational journey, instilling a "Love of Learning!"" —From the school
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 Oakville, Ontario QEW/Ford Drive / Ninth Line "La Villa Montessori is an AMI recognized school that adheres to Dr. Montessori's principles. We provide a nurturing environment that fulfills the child's emotional, social, physical and intellectual needs." —From the school
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 Oakville, Ontario Dundas St. E./Trafalgar Crossing "Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing is a thoughtfully prepared learning community grounded in Montessori pedagogy, fostering academic excellence, independence, and holistic child development." —From the school
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 Oakville, Ontario Lakeshore Road East/Bel Air Drive "Offering Montessori programs from Toddler to Grade 8, Dearcroft is accredited by CCMA and staffed by dedicated teachers. We have three campuses in Oakville, delivering exceptional Montessori Programs." —From the school
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 Oakville, Ontario "Rotherglen School - OAKVILLE offers programs for students age 4 to grade eight. The average class size is 18 students." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario Lakeshore Road/Southdown "Parents can expect higher academic exposure and research-supported learning strategies to develop intellectual, character, and a social-emotional skills for a personal edge. Kindness and respect for others are valued." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario Cawthra Road/QEW "Our mission is to empower students to become compassionate and engaged citizens who are capable of using their academic, artistic, and environmental knowledge to effect positive change in their communities." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario "Guiding Light Academy is a Catholic private elementary school in Streetsville, Mississauga. We offer an enriched curriculum for JK, SK and Grades 1 to 8. We are located just minutes away from the Streetsville Go Station." —From the school
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 Milton, Ontario Main St W/Bronte St N "Our Montessori classrooms form vibrant communities where children uncover their learning potential and receive ongoing, personalized support for their academic, social, and emotional development." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario Erin Mills Pkwy/Millcreek Drive "Western Heights offers an enriched Montessori program that fosters a love of learning. The school actively engages its close-knit parent community to offer an enriched curriculum that adapts to each student's needs." —From the school
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 Brampton, Ontario "KMSchool offers accredited Montessori education from 18 months to Grade 12, blending academic excellence with ethnic language, culture, and faith to nurture well-rounded, curious, and culturally grounded students." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario Lakeshore road/Southdown road "Rooted in Christian values, Meadow Green Christian Academy combines academic rigor, personal attention, and a safe, nurturing environment to empower each student’s unique potential." —From the school
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 Burlington, Ontario Appleby/Britannia "Evergreen Academy redefines education through hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, and small classes where children are truly known, challenged, and inspired to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario Tomken Rd./Eglinton Ave. E "Northstar Montessori offers an accredited Montessori curriculum from Toddler age to Grade 8. Our goal is to develop strong character and contributing citizens who understand that their involvement makes a difference." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario Glen Erin/Dundas "Kaban Montessori School is a CCMA accredited school in the west area of Mississauga . Our environments foster each child's interests and abilities while supporting them to achieve their full potential." —From the school
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 Burlington, Ontario Walkers Line/Fairview Street "Inspiring Independent Minds with Purpose and Integrity! Positive school culture begins with passionate educators and a commitment to excellence. At FGMS children are guided with dignity because they are capable of more." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario "Rotherglen School - MISSISSAUGA is a montessori school that offers programs from JK to grade eight. The average class size is 18 students." —From the school
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Some schools aren't Montessori schools, but use a Montessori approach for their preschool or daycare program. This approach gives young learners plenty of freedom to choose tasks and activities that interest them, which promotes their independence and confidence. It also strongly emphasizes concrete learning, where children work with lots of hands-on materials, and do practical life activities. Children usually work independently or in small groups in these programs.
 Mississauga, Ontario ""Alderwood Academy nurtures the heart, mind, and soul of every child through holistic education rooted in love, culture, and Catholic values—where learning becomes a joyful journey."" —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario Hurontario/Queensway "Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School in Mississauga offers Casa Montessori programs for children a ged 2.5 to 6. Before- and after-school care and summer camps also available." —From the school
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 Mississauga, Ontario Hurontario St/Matheson Blvd E "ABC Montessori is one of Mississauga's premier schools. We offer montessori and traditional childcare programs from pre-CASA to Senior CASA with an emphasis on developing literacy, numeracy, sciences, and arts." —From the school
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 Burlington, Ontario Walkers Line/Fairveiw Street "Ashwood Glen, an IB World School from JK to Gr, 1-8, fosters leadership, global citizenship, & a growth mindset. Our warm, inclusive community & personalized approach empower confident, future-ready students to thrive!" —From the school
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 Brampton, Ontario Torbram/Clark "Tall Pines School is focused on post education success. As an IB World School, we go beyond academics to nurture character development while developing critical thinkers today that thrive in the uncertainty of tomorrow." —From the school
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For general advice on how to choose and evaluate private schools, check out our choosing a school guide and advice from top education experts. For advice on choosing Montessori schools, see our main Montessori school guide and our Montessori choosing guide. You can also read our guides to questions to ask private schools and questions students get asked at school interviews.
Private school expos are a great starting point for finding a school. We have annual private school expos in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, and Halton-peel. The closest one to Oakville is our Halton-peel private school expo: it allows you to speak with many private schools, including some Montessori schools—all in one place. Find a Montessori school near you.
Attending open houses is a great way to learn more about private schools. For general advice on open house visits, check out our guide on school visits.
Overall, the cost of Oakville Montessori schools tends to be lower than that of other private schools in the area. Montessori schools generally fall on the more affordable side of private school tuition in general.
Tuition for private schools in Oakville can range from $5,000 to over $30,000 per year for day students. While there are no public Montessori schools in Oakville, some public schools do incorporate certain Montessori principles and materials.
Many Oakville Montessori schools offer needs-based financial aid, such as bursaries or tuition relief. Some also provide scholarships, awarded for merit in academics, athletics, or other areas. Learn more about need- and merit-based financial aid in our dedicated guide. You can also explore the costs of preschools in general.
Below, you’ll find the range of costs for Oakville Montessori schools and preschools in the area:
| Tuition (day school) | Students receiving financial aid | Grade eligibility for financial aid | Avg. aid package size (annual) | |
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Meadow Green Christian Academy | $18,490 | JK - 8 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Clanmore Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Light integration | |||
Trafalgar Ridge Montessori School | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 16 | No support | Medium integration | ||
La Villa Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | Resource Assistance | ||||
Dearcroft Montessori Trafalgar Crossing | Montessori | Student-paced | Rigorous | 12 to 30 | No support | Light integration | ||
Dearcroft Montessori School | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 10 to 20 | No support | Light integration | ||
Rotherglen School - Oakville | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 | No support | ||
Peel Montessori School | Progressive | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | |||
Monarch Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | 10 to 15 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Alderwood Academy | Progressive | Reggio Emilia | Student-paced | Supportive | 5 to 12 | No support | Light integration | |
Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School | Standard-enriched | 10 to 15 | No support | |||||
Guiding Light Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 5 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Stirling Montessori Academy | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | No support | Light integration | |||
Western Heights Montessori Academy | Montessori | No support | ||||||
KMSchool | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | 24 to 30 | Resource Assistance | |||
ABC Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | No support | Light integration | ||||
Ashwood Glen | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 10 to 16 | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |
Meadow Green Christian Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | |
Evergreen Academy | Montessori | Reggio Emilia | Student-paced | Supportive | Indirect Support | Medium integration | ||
Northstar Montessori Private School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Heavy integration | |||
Kaban Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | 15 to 24 | No support | |||
Fairview Glen Montessori School | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Light integration | |||
Rotherglen School - Mississauga | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 | No support | Light integration | |
Tall Pines School | Progressive | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated | Supportive | 14 to 18 | No support | Light integration |
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Montessori schools in Oakville emphasize a student-centred approach, with mixed-age classes and high teacher-to-student ratios. Students engage in both independent and group work, often learning from each other through peer teaching.
The Montessori educational philosophy is grounded in several key principles:
Teachers act as guides or mentors rather than traditional lecturers. They work with students individually or in small groups, encouraging practice, repetition, and project-based learning tailored to each child’s needs. Mixed-age classrooms—from toddlers to upper-elementary students—support peer mentoring, with older children helping younger classmates.
Oakville, located in the western end of the GTA and Halton region, is home to several private Montessori schools. Many of these also offer preschool programs and childcare. All Oakville Montessori schools follow a child-centred approach, allowing children to work at their own pace and choose their tasks, creating a stimulating and fulfilling learning environment.
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