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Do you want to surround your child with future leaders and an environment of civic engagement? If so, then a private school in Ottawa, Ontario is certainly the best option for you. This includes private schools in downtown Ottawa, Ottawa-Gatineau, Rockliffe Park, Rockland, Kemptville, Kanata, Centretown, Centrepoint, Nepean, the Glebe, Riverside Park, and Hampton Park. These schools are offered at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

 

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Académie St-Laurent Academy  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
    St. Laurent Blvd./Montreal Rd.
  • NS to 12 Coed
  • $12,500 to $18,800

Our mission is personalized student academic success in a friendly and caring school community, in which all students are emotionally supported and socially welcome.

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  • Progressive
 Académie St-Laurent Academy 12500 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
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Elmwood School  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
    Buena Vista Road/Springfield Road
  • PS to 12 Girls
  • $16,160 to $30,900

Elmwood School is Ottawa's pre-eminent school for girls from PreK to Gr. 12. Our high academic standards, small class sizes and safe, supportive environment ensure that each girl is inspired to reach her full potential.

  • Day
  • Progressive
  • International Baccalaureate
 Elmwood School 16160 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Girls
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Blyth Academy The Glebe, Ottawa  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
    Bank St./Wilton Cres.
  • 8 to 12 Coed
  • $23,586 to $28,152

Blyth Academy The Glebe focuses on personalized education, small class sizes, and strong student support for Grades 9-12. Big experience in a small school! Part of community of nine Blyth Academy campuses in Ontario.

  • Day
  • Liberal Arts
 Blyth Academy The Glebe, Ottawa 23586 HighSchools Day Coed
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The Element High School  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
    Bank Street/Marché Way
  • 7 to 12 Coed
  • $18,810 to $21,905

The Element nurtures focused, engaged and internally motivated students who strive to do their best. The Element High School provides conditions that will put youth ‘in their element,’ in school and beyond.

  • Day
  • Progressive
  • Montessori
 The Element High School 18810 MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
 

Académie de la Capitale  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
    Highway 417/Greenbank
  • JK to 12 Coed
  • $18,500 to $22,700

Acadecap International School (Académie de la Capitale), an IB World School, offers bilingual and/or English programmes from JK to Grade 12. Students thrive in a growth mindset environment and a culture of excellence.

  • Day
  • Progressive
  • International Baccalaureate
 Académie de la Capitale 18500 Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
 

OMS Montessori  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
    Alta Vista Drive/Industrial Road
  • NS to 6 Coed
  • $16,045 to $27,202

OMS Montessori is a non for profit, independent school offering separate French and English programs within a world class Montessori environment.

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  • Montessori
 OMS Montessori 16045 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
 

Academie Jeanne d'Arc  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
    Iris St/Woodroffe Ave
  • JK to 8 Girls
  • $16,600

In our all-girls environment, academic achievement in both official languages is the norm. A Joan of Arc Academy bilingual education prepares the women leaders for the challenges of tomorrow. Come and see the difference.

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  • Progressive
 Academie Jeanne d'Arc 16600 Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Girls
 

Académie Westboro Academy  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
    Bank/Heron
  • JK to 8 Coed
  • $16,400 to $16,800

Westboro Academy is a proud leader in bilingual education for young learners from Kindergarten to Grade 8. Give your child a lifetime of excellence with Ottawa's most personalized, truly bilingual education.

  • Day
  • Traditional
 Académie Westboro Academy 16400 Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
 

Ashbury College  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
    Mariposa Avenue/Springfield
  • 4 to 12 Coed
  • $32,110 to $74,230

This traditional private school in Ottawa, Ontario offers Grades 4 to 12 with 100 boarding and 600 day school students. Tuition is from $30,585 to $71,720.

  • Day/Homestay/Boarding
  • Traditional
  • International Baccalaureate
 Ashbury College 32110 MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Homestay Boarding Coed
 

Turnbull School  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
    Fisher Ave/Baseline Rd
  • JK to 8 Coed
  • $20,350 to $22,350

Turnbull School is dedicated to academic excellence in a caring environment. We offer highly qualified teachers, small class sizes, well rounded and enriching programming, and variety in athletics, science and the arts.

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  • Traditional
 Turnbull School 20350 Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
 

Astolot Educational Centre  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
    Riverside Dr./Bank St
  • 1 to 12 Coed
  • $15,000 to $17,000

Astolot Educational Centre is a day school with grades 1 to 12 in Ottawa, Ontario. Classroom teacher-student ratios are 1 to 10. Students have the ability to reach their full potential with Astolot programming.

  • Day
  • Traditional
 Astolot Educational Centre 15000 Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Day Coed
 

Academie Providence  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
    Donald St/Frances St
  • NS to 8 Coed
  • $9,700 to $11,200

Providence Academy is the only Private French Catholic School offering a trilingual program of study in Ontario with classes from nursery to grade eight. Tuition: $8,800-10,300. Extracurricular activities: $600-$650.

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  • Progressive
  • Reggio Emilia
 Academie Providence 9700 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
 

Edelweiss Private Academy  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
    Carling Avenue/Broadview Avenue
  • K to 8 Coed
  • $19,950 to $25,000

Edelweiss 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.

  • Day
  • Traditional
 Edelweiss Private Academy 19950 Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Day Coed
 

Fern Hill School - Ottawa  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
    Vaughan Street/Bertrand Street
  • PS to 8 Coed
  • $3,250 to $14,950

Ottawa’s Fern Hill School offers Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Grades, including Core & Advanced French. Tuition starts at $3,250.

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  • Traditional
 Fern Hill School - Ottawa 3250 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
 

Revel Academy  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
    Kirkwood/Laperriere
  • JK to 12 Coed
  • $15,250

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.

  • Day
  • Progressive
 Revel Academy 15250 Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
 

Polaris School and Centre  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
  • JK to 12 Coed
  • $6,000 to $12,000

At Polaris artistic expression, practical skills & movement are interwoven into academic subjects. Learning becomes an engaging journey of discovery of the world and of oneself through hands-on and experiential learning.

  • Day
  • Waldorf
 Polaris School and Centre 6000 Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
 

Peak Centre Academy  

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  • Kanata, Ontario
    Cyclone Taylor Blvd/Frank Finnigan Way
  • 5 to 12 Coed
  • $17,250

We are a private school serving grades 5 to 12 whose mission is to provide an exceptional combined educational and sports experience essential for developing high-performance athletes.

  • Day
  • Progressive
 Peak Centre Academy 17250 MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
 

Heritage Academy of Learning Excellence  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
  • 1 to 12 Coed
  • $15,400 to $18,000

Heritage Academy provides a multisensory learning environment and supports students with Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, and Anxiety in Grades 1 -12.

  • Day
  • Traditional
 Heritage Academy of Learning Excellence 15400 Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
 

Ottawa Christian School  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
    Strandherd/Tartan
  • JK to 8 Coed
  • $7,035 to $16,320

Ottawa Christian School is an independent Christian day school, educating children from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 for a life of faithful Christian discipleship and service.

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  • Liberal Arts
 Ottawa Christian School 7035 Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
 

March Academy  

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  • Kanata, Ontario
    March Road/Sandhill Road
  • 1 to 8 Coed
  • $16,000

March Academy offers an alternative program for students in grades 1 through 8. Small classes with enriching academics as well as weekly lessons in music, the arts, nature, yoga, taekwondo, and daily physical education.

  • Day
  • Liberal Arts
 March Academy 16000 Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
 

Lycée Claudel  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
    Place Lycée Pl./Ruelle Hinks Lane
  • PS to 12 Coed
  • $11,413 to $15,652

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, while promoting cultural exchange.

  • Day
  • Traditional
 Lycée Claudel 11413 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
 

Bishop Hamilton Montessori School  

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  • Ottawa, Ontario
    Baseline Rd./Woodroffe Ave.
  • NS to 8 Coed
  • $13,083 to $21,240

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.

  • Day
  • Montessori
 Bishop Hamilton Montessori School 13083 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
 

Kanata Montessori  

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  • Kanata, Ontario
    Eagleson Road/Stonehaven Drive
  • NS to 12 Coed
  • $16,750 to $22,500

For more than 40 years, Kanata Montessori has been graduating students with self-confidence, critical thinking skills, respect, high academic achievement, and an international perspective.

  • Day
  • Montessori
  • Montessori
 Kanata Montessori 16750 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
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Ottawa Private School Expo

Meet with Ottawa's top ranked private schools and the best boarding schools across Canada at the Ottawa Private School Expo in October. This one-day event is a must for any parent or student considering an alternative education. 

Choosing an Ottawa School

Choosing a private school in Ottawa could be challenging, as there are myriad choices, like boarding, Montessori, language-immersion, Christian, Waldorf schools, preschools (or daycares), and schools for gifted students. Here are some tips to help you navigate this rewarding process:

Make a list

What are you looking for in a school? Are you most interested in extracurricular activities? Do you think that your child would do better with only one set of examinations per year? What is your ideal class size?

Apply to more than one school

Two or three applications is a general rule of thumb. Indeed, if you merely apply to one school, rejection could be quite damaging, but giving yourself a few options is not overwhelming.

Visit a few schools

Don't go to too many, as subjecting yourself or your child to copious school tours could be unnecessarily stressful. But, at the same time, do not rely on merely one school. At these visits, be sure to speak to administrators, teachers, students, and their parents, as each party could give you a unique perspective about the school community.

Be upfront about your finances

Don't conceal financial information, as you may be eligible for financial aid.

Be upfront about your child

Let the school make an informed decision. During the application and interview processes, share as much information with the school as you possibly could. This openness also means that you ought not to coach your child through the interview process. Could more information mean that the school rejects your application? Maybe. But, rejection is not necessarily negative, as it is the school's way of informing you that there is not a fit. You should not want your child to go to a school at which he or she would not excel.

Find out about hidden costs

How many field trips will your child go on? How much are these field trips? What are the school's uniform costs? How expensive are textbooks? Does the school provide lunch? Simply put, most private schools have in-year costs that extend beyond the tuition. You should confirm that the school is still appropriate for your budget.

Consider location

A school that is close to your home may not be a requirement, but would be a nice luxury, especially if you have more than one child. In short, your child will likely be involved in out-of-class aspects of school life. If you drive your kids to school, you might have to make two trips if one of them is at school before or after regular hours.

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Use the list on this page as a great starting point in your search. Use it to compare locations, tuition rates and other factors. Our Kids also hesitantly offers some Ottawa school rankings based on specific, verifiable factors including admission rate, cost, age and other factors. Best of luck in finding an excellent private school in Ottawa and the Greater Ottawa Area!

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ottawa private schools are there?
There are 23 Ottawa private schools that are Our Kids trusted members.

How much is tuition at Ottawa private schools?
Tuition fees for Ottawa private schools range from $6,000 to $64,700 per year with an average tuition of $18,230 per year.

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

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

Is there a private school expo where I can meet with Ottawa private 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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