Find the best Calgary private high school for your family with OUR KIDS rankings
Calgary private high schools are ranked below, using data exclusive to OUR KIDS, focused on tuition, class sizes, admission rates, and other factors that are top of mind for families seeking private education. We heavily caution against over-emphasis on rankings or reducing your school decision to anything as simplistic as rankings. It's a complicated decision. Treat it with all the care it deserves. Look closely at each school’s culture, teaching style, and daily student experience to find the best fit for your child. Take the time to research each school you've shortlisted as deeply as possible.
Calgary private high schools are ranked below, based on the number of recent graduates who've gone on to top universities. We include Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford, and Cambridge (UK) in the data we collect. It’s only one measure of a school. Focus on how schools build discipline and independence, and think about your child(ren)'s growth in an environment that's right for them.
Calgary private secondary schools are ranked by lowest acceptance rates below. Selective admissions can be caused by high demand or specialized programming or even limited capacity, but the school's location and simply their markeing budget can also be factors. A low acceptance rate certainly doesn’t determine fit.
Below, find Calgary high schools ranked by the number of sports programs available. Schools with more programs encourage a more competitive environment, but weigh this against all other factors, then choose the school that truly feels like the best for your family.
Calgary high schools are ranked below, on smallest class sizes. It's an important factor for many parents, and smaller classes allow teachers to offer individual attention, monitor student progress more closely, and create better learning environments. However, weigh this against many other factors in your decision.
Calgary private high schools are ranked below by tuition rates. Lower costs make it more affordable, but this should be considered alongside academic rigor, school culture, student support, and many other factors.
Calgary private high schools are ranked below by highest tuition rates. Parents might feel that high tuition means enriched programming, specialized facilities, better teachers, and/or more extracurriculars, but none of those means a better fit for your child.
Calgary’s private high schools are ranked below by the year they were founded. Older schools may offer tradition, stability, and even prestige, but bear in mind that newer schools may take innovative or contemporary approaches. When parents research schools thoroughly with an open mind, they're often surprised by the school they choose with their children's needs top of mind.
Calgary private high schools with the most notable alumni appear below. OUR KIDSbases this on graduates with Wikipedia pages. It's a simplistic measurement, of course and should only supplement your decision if it has any impact. Choose the school that best supports your child’s strengths and aspirations.
Calgary private high schools below are ranked by their financial endowmnet. Solid financial resources may support expansive facilities, more diverse programming, and other features, but keep this in context.
Calgary high schools listed below are ranked by the percentage of students receiving financial aid. This can help you identify accessible options in the city, but combine this information with the school’s academic approach, values, and level of student support.
Calgary private high schools ranked by total enrollment appear are listed below. Larger schools might be able to offer more courses, extracurriculars, and diversity, but smaller schools create closer communities and allow for more individualized attention.
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What is the most expensive ? Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School has the highest tuition fees from $20,508 to $26,170 per year with an average tuition of $23,339 per year.
Which has the lowest acceptance rates? The with the lowest acceptance rate is Clear Water Academy. The school has an overall accepance rate of 31%.
What is the oldest ? Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School is the oldest . The school was founded in 1905.
