Here’s the OUR KIDS guide to Christian schools in Ottawa—your introduction to faith-based education in the nation’s capital. Ottawa Christian schools blend academics with spiritual formation, providing students with a supportive environment that fosters intellectual growth, moral character, and community values.
Below, see our list of private Christian schools in Ottawa, Ontario. This includes Christian schools in downtown Ottawa, Ottawa-Gatineau, Rockliffe Park, Rockland, Kemptville, Nepean, Kanata, Centrepoint, Centretown, the Glebe, Riverside Park, and Hampton Park.
For nearly 30 years, OUR KIDS has worked with educators, families, and schools to share trusted insights into what makes each program unique. On OurKids.net, you’ll find verified school profiles, authentic reviews, comparison tools, and expert resources to guide your search. For a more comprehensive guide to Christian education, including a detailed discussion of curriculum and benefits, check out our guide to Christian schools.
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Ottawa, Ontario Baseline Rd./Woodroffe Ave. "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
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Ottawa, Ontario Donald St/Frances St "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
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Private school expos can be a great way to research private schools. The Ottawa private school expo allows you to ask questions of many different private schools, including some Christian schools, all in the same place. Find a Christian school near you.
The cost of an Ottawa Christian school is generally lower than that of other private schools in Ottawa. These schools are also on the lower end of private school tuition in general. In Ottawa, the only public Christian schools are Catholic, which are fully funded by the government.
Many private Christian schools provide needs-based financial aid, such as bursaries or tuition relief. Some schools also offer scholarships based on merit, for example in academics or athletics. Learn more about needs- and merit-based financial aid in our dedicated guide.
Below, you’ll find the range of costs for private Ottawa Christian schools:
| Tuition (day school) | Students receiving financial aid | Grade eligibility for financial aid | Avg. aid package size (annual) | |
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Bishop Hamilton Montessori School | $4,620 to $19,495 | 1 - 8 | ||
Academie Providence | $11,600 to $13,300 | 35% | 1 - 8 | $40 |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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Bishop Hamilton Montessori School | 1983 | $0 | 99% | 200 | 17 |
Academie Providence | 2002 | $0 | 100% | 270 | 23 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Bishop Hamilton Montessori School | Montessori | Student-paced | Supportive | No support | Light integration | |||
Academie Providence | Progressive | Montessori | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 8 to 20 | Full-time Dedicated Class | Medium integration |
Legend:
Bishop Hamilton Montessori School | ||||||||||||||||||||
Academie Providence |
| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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Bishop Hamilton Montessori School | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - 8 | 99% | ||
Academie Providence | Day: rolling | 3 - 8 | Preschool - 8 | 100% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Bishop Hamilton Montessori School | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | ||||
Academie Providence | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
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Bishop Hamilton Montessori School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Academie Providence | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Audio-Lingual | Equal Balance |
Student council | School newspaper | Yearbook | Radio club | Photograph club | Art club |
Choir | Band | Dance club | Yoga club | Drama club | Debate club |
Chess club | Math club | Science club | Robotics club | Computer club | Environmental club | Outdoor club | Community service |
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Badminton | Baseball | Basketball | Cricket | Equestrian | Football | Golf | Gymnastics | Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | Rowing | Rugby | Soccer | Softball | Squash | Swimming | Tennis | Track and Field | Volleyball | Wrestling |
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Private Christian schools in Ottawa offer many of the same advantages as Christian schools in other cities. Like other faith-based schools (such as Catholic schools), they combine a rigorous secular education with a strong foundation in religious studies. They also foster a strong religious identity in students and provide a warm, close-knit community for both students and families.
Ottawa is the capital of Canada and one of the largest cities in Ontario. It is home to the federal government, where the prime minister and members of parliament work and pass laws. Ottawa is also a charming city that is ideal for living and raising a family. It features beautiful residential neighborhoods, affordable housing, the famous Rideau Canal and River, and numerous attractions, including the annual tulip festival.