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Middle schools in Ottawa offer a spectrum of educational options—from academic‑focused curricula to specialized programs—giving families rich choices as children progress.

OUR KIDS helps you evaluate private middle schools in Ottawa, whether you're searching for a private middle school in Ottawa with advanced academics, a caring community, or specialized programs. We include schools in Ottawa-Gatineau, Rockcliffe Park, Rockland, Kemptville, Kanata, Centretown, Centrepoint, Nepean, the Glebe, Riverside Park, and Hampton Park. Some are self-contained Grade 7 to 8 schools, while others are kindergarten to Grade 8 or Grade 12 schools.

Over nearly 30 years, the OUR KIDS team has visited schools, interviewed educators, and heard from families about what distinguishes each program. We give you the tools and perspectives to help you choose among Ottawa private schools with confidence. Read more


List of Private Ottawa middle 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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What are the types of private middle schools in Ottawa?

Private schools in Ottawa that offer middle school (Grades 6–8 or 7–9) come in several models, including:

What are the benefits of choosing a private middle school in Ottawa?

Families who choose one of the private schools in Ottawa for middle years often see several advantages:

How do I choose a private middle school in Ottawa?

Selecting among Ottawa private schools for middle school involves exploring many dimensions. Here are some steps to guide your decision:

  1. Clarify your priorities. Decide whether you want strong language, arts, academics, faith-based instruction, or a mix.
  2. Visit campus and observe. Tour classrooms, ask about instructional methods, and see how students and teachers interact.
  3. Ask about transitions and pathways. Ensure the middle school program aligns with high school options—look at how Ottawa private schools support progression.
  4. Review student support and services. Ask about counseling, enrichment, remediation, and social-emotional support.
  5. Examine cost and financial support. Compare tuition, bursaries, scholarships, and additional fees.
  6. Talk to current families and alumni. Their perspectives can reveal culture, strengths, and challenges that brochures won’t cover.

Some of the private middle schools in Ottawa offer as little as $5,000 per year in certain programs, though costs vary by level and resources. Because of the many choices among Ottawa private schools, a careful, comparison-based approach is especially helpful.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many private Ottawa middle schools are there?
There are 19 private Ottawa middle schools that are Our Kids trusted members.

How much is tuition at private Ottawa middle schools?
Tuition fees for private Ottawa middle schools range from $4,620 to $84,700 per year with an average tuition of $21,060 per year.

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

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

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