Find the best Kitchener-Waterloo private school for your family with OUR KIDS rankings
Kitchener–Waterloo private schools are ranked below across factors such as tuition, class sizes, and acceptance rates. These rankings allow you to compare a range of independent schools in the region, from academic schools to faith-based environments to alternative-education schools. Bear in mind that school rankings are always very superficial. They're not a shortcut to the right fit.
Private schools in Kitchener–Waterloo are ranked by lowest acceptance rates below. Selective admissions may reflect strong demand or small enrollment caps, but it can also be a product of the marketing budget, location, and age of the school.
Kitchener–Waterloo private schools ranked by smallest class sizes are found below. Smaller classes support individualized instruction and a more-focused classroom, but weigh this against other factors.
Kitchener–Waterloo private schools are ranked below by tuition. Lower costs can open your family's access to independent education, but affordability should not be the determining factor in your final decision.
Kitchener–Waterloo private schools are ranked by highest tuition fees, below. Higher tuition may support enriched programs, upgraded facilities, or expanded extracurriculars, but consider what each school offers in day-to-day learning, support, and community involvement.
Kitchener–Waterloo private schools are ranked by the most notable alumni below. OUR KIDS asks schools to share how many of their graduates have Wikipedia pages. This offers a glimpse into long-term influence, but it shouldn’t guide your decision. The best choice is the environment that supports your child’s individual strengths and ambitions.
Kitchener–Waterloo private schools with the strongest financial foundations are ranked here. Financial strength can translate into robust facilities and more highly trained staff, but use this as context while focusing on how resources support student development.
Kitchener–Waterloo private schools offering the most financial aid are listed below, based on the percentage of students receiving support. Combine this with consideration of each school’s teaching approach, overall student experience, and many other factors.
Kitchener–Waterloo private schools ranked by total enrollment below. Larger schools may offer more clubs, courses, and peer diversity, but smaller schools offer closer-knit communities and may be a better fit for some kids.
Schools with the smallest average enrollment per grade
Kitchener–Waterloo private schools with the smallest enrollment per grade are listed below. Smaller grade groups support stronger friendships and more personalized teacher attention but weigh this against other factors.
Schools with the largest average enrollment per grade
Kitchener–Waterloo private schools ranked by the largest enrollment per grade appear here. Larger grade cohorts can offer more social variety, expanded programming, and a lively school culture, but look at all the other factors and choose a school with the best overall fit.
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What is the most expensive ? St. John's-Kilmarnock School has the highest tuition fees from $26,925 to $86,700 per year with an average tuition of $56,813 per year.
Which has the lowest acceptance rates? The with the lowest acceptance rate is InnovOak School. The school has an overall accepance rate of 80%.
What is the oldest ? Carmel New Church School is the oldest . The school was founded in 1892.
