While it’s misleading to rank private schools overall, it can be helpful to rank them in terms of specific criteria. Here, we rank them in terms of cost: we provide a list of the top 20 most expensive private schools in Canada.
A school’s pricetag is important. While schools with higher tuition rates are less affordable, they also tend to have some great perks. They often have impressive facilities, lots of extracurricular activities, and ample technological resources, specialized programs, and student support services. Some pricier schools have also built up a strong reputation, in Canada and abroad.
Cost, though, shouldn’t be confused with excellence. Just because a school is expensive doesn’t mean it’s a great school, or more to the point, the right fit for you child. In choosing a school, you should look at far more than price. You’ll also want to consider its academics, programs, community, culture, and much more.
| School | Location | Grades | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appleby College | Oakville, ON | 7 to 12 | $40,020 to $79,870 |
| 2 | Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning | Belleville, ON | 1 to 12 | $27,500 to $79,750 |
| 3 | Ridley College | St. Catharines, ON | JK to 12 | $20,910 to $76,755 |
| 4 | Bishop's College School | Sherbrooke, QC | 7 to 12 | $30,000 to $75,710 |
| 5 | Albert College | Belleville, ON | PS to 12 | $18,700 to $75,400 |
| 6 | St. Michaels University School | Victoria, BC | K to 12 | $21,095 to $75,360 |
| 7 | Stanstead College | Stanstead, QC | 7 to 12 | $23,900 to $74,900 |
| 8 | Upper Canada College | Toronto, ON | SK to 12 | $36,750 to $71,875 |
| 9 | Shawnigan Lake School | Shawnigan Lake, BC | 8 to 12 | $28,500 to $71,300 |
| 10 | Trafalgar Castle School | Whitby, ON | 4 to 12 | $26,125 to $70,625 |
| 11 | St. Andrew's College | Aurora, ON | 5 to 12 | $37,655 to $70,095 |
| 12 | Lakefield College School | Lakefield, ON | 9 to 12 | $33,900 to $69,700 |
| 13 | Queen Margaret's School | Duncan, BC | PS to 12 | $14,413 to $69,313 |
| 14 | Bishop Strachan School ✝ | Toronto, ON | JK to 12 | $35,800 to $69,145 |
| 15 | Rothesay Netherwood School | Rothesay, NB | 6 to 12 | $24,520 to $69,100 |
| 16 | St. Margaret's School | Victoria, BC | JK to 12 | $17,200 to $69,100 |
| 17 | Oakwood Academy | Mississauga, ON | JK to 12 | $20,180 to $68,860 |
| 18 | Havergal College ✝ | Toronto, ON | JK to 12 | $36,950 to $68,540 |
| 19 | Trinity College School | Port Hope, ON | 5 to 12 | $25,750 to $68,500 |
| 20 | Pickering College | Newmarket, ON | JK to 12 | $26,520 to $67,075 |
| 21 | Branksome Hall | Toronto, ON | JK to 12 | $33,630 to $66,805 |
| 22 | Rosseau Lake College | Rosseau, ON | 7 to 12 | $22,700 to $66,300 |
| 23 | Brentwood College School | Mill Bay, BC | 8 to 12 | $25,700 to $66,000 |
| 24 | Robert Land Academy | Wellandport, ON | 5 to 12 | $61,200 to $65,200 |
| 25 | Holy Family Achievement School of Académie Ste-Cécile | Windsor, ON | 5 to 12 | $20,000 to $65,000 |
What is the most expensive private school?
Appleby College has the highest tuition fees from $40,020 to $79,870 per year with an average tuition of $59,945 per year.
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