Calgary private school rankings

Best university placement

The list below ranks some of the top private schools in Calgary strictly based on the number of students accepted into major universities. It does not consider the size of schools' graduating classes. It focuses on graduates' placement in 12 of the world's top universities (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford, or Cambridge) in the last five years. So, beware that this list is limited, a very narrow way of assessing schools.

Consult each school's report to learn more about what it offers. Each has details about placement in American and all other Canadian universities. But more importantly, each OUR KIDS report provides a richly detailed portrait of the whole school. 

Lowest admission rates

Low acceptance rates might indicate that the school has many applicants and turns away potential students based on an academic assessment. However, other factors affect admission rates. It's far more important for parents to focus on how well a school meets the distinct needs of their child(ren). Rankings list (and academic assessments, for that matter) will not tell you how well your child will fit in and like a school. This list can help parents understand their children's chances of getting into some local private schools.

Smallest class sizes

Small class size is the impetus for many parents to start searching for a private school. Calgary private schools listed below are ranked by the smallest average class size. Again, avoid focusing too much on this one aspect. Many private schools in the area offer exceptional education without emphasizing small classes.

Most affordable private schools

Most expensive private schools

Some parents see private school tuition as a sign of quality, but this is an oversimplification. Many top Calgary private schools offer excellent education at reasonable rates. Still, for those curious, the list below shows the city’s most expensive private elementary and secondary schools. Remember to focus on more than just cost when choosing the right school for your child.

Oldest private schools

The age of a school is a sign of prestige for some parents. However, this is not a credible indicator of whether a school is right for your child. For interest’s sake, we provide this list as some measure of the stability of some schools.

Private schools with the most notable alumni

Listed below are Calgary private schools that have produced the most notable alumni. Influence is measured by whether alumni have been granted a Wikipedia page. We consider this a credible indicator of achievement today. We also urge parents to put their children's needs first and consider many other factors when choosing a school.

Schools with the most financial aid

Wealthiest private schools

Largest private schools

Smallest enrollment per grade

Largest enrollment per grade

Top private high schools for sports

Kids entering high school who crave sports involvement may want to get into a school that boosts their competitiveness through its high number of sports teams and programs. With that in mind, this list ranks schools based on the number of sports offered (including only schools listed with OurKids.net). Of course, sports should only be one of many factors that eventually figure into what school you choose.