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Quebec boarding school rankings

Find the best Quebec boarding school for your child(ren) with OUR KIDS rankings

Quebec boarding schools are ranked below across key factors like tuition, class size, admissions, and other factors. Rankings like these let you explore a range of boarding options Quebec, including bilingual and francophone boarding schools, faith-based schools, and schools that are focused on academic rigor. Rankings only offer a starting point, though.

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Best university placement

Quebec boarding schools are ranked below by university placement. This is based on hard data: graduates who have been accepted into top universities including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford, and Cambridge (UK). While this is significant for families looking ahead to university, it's just one reference point. Focus on how each Quebec boarding school develops strong study habits, independence, and academic confidence.
School Location Grades Grads in Top US/UK
Schools (5 yrs)
1 Stanstead College Stanstead, QC 7 to 12 8
2 Bishop's College School Sherbrooke, QC 7 to 12 5
3 North Star Academy Laval Laval, QC 7 to 12 2


Lowest admission rates

Quebec boarding schools with the lowest acceptance rates appear below. Competitive admissions can reflect high demand or tightly limited space, but it can also be a reflection of a bigger marketing budget or simply the school's location. It doesn't guarantee a better match for your child. 
School Location Grades Acceptance
rate
1 North Star Academy Laval Laval, QC 7 to 12 86%
2 Kells Academy Montreal, QC K to 12 95%

Boarding schools with the smallest class sizes

Quebec boarding schools ranked by smallest class sizes are listed here. Small classes encourage meaningful teacher relationships, stronger participation, and individualized guidance—benefits that can be especially impactful when paired with the structure of boarding life. Still, weigh this against other factors.
School Location Grades Avg. class size
1 Bishop's College School Sherbrooke, QC 7 to 12 12 to 15
2 North Star Academy Laval Laval, QC 7 to 12 13 to 19

Most affordable boarding schools

Quebec boarding schools are ranked by lowest tuition below. Cost is important to everyone, but balance affordability with program quality, community atmosphere, and boarding experience
School Location Grades Boarding rates
1 College Bourget Rigaud, QC PS to 12 $16,070 to $37,480
2 Bishop's College School Sherbrooke, QC 7 to 12 $63,750

Most expensive boarding schools

Quebec boarding schools are ranked by the highest tuition fees, below. Higher fees may reflect high quality facilities, specialized staff, and enriched extracurriculars, but price is not a direct indicator of fit. Focus on the big picture, and include academics, personal support, and the overall culture of the school.
School Location Grades Boarding rates
1 Bishop's College School Sherbrooke, QC 7 to 12 $63,750
2 College Bourget Rigaud, QC PS to 12 $16,070 to $37,480

Oldest boarding schools

Quebec boarding schools are ranked by founding year, below. Older schools may have deep traditions and rich alumni networks, but newer schools offer modern approaches, innovative curricula, and newer facilities. 
School Location Grades Founded
1 Bishop's College School Sherbrooke, QC 7 to 12 1836
2 College Bourget Rigaud, QC PS to 12 1850
3 Kells Academy Montreal, QC K to 12 1978

Schools with the smallest average enrollment per grade

Quebec boarding schools with the smallest grade-level enrollment are listed here. Smaller cohorts can create comfort, familiarity, and easier peer connections—valuable traits when students live and learn on campus.
School Location Grades Day enrollment avg
1 Kells Academy Montreal, QC K to 12 24
2 North Star Academy Laval Laval, QC 7 to 12 37
3 Bishop's College School Sherbrooke, QC 7 to 12 45

Schools with the largest average enrollment per grade

Quebec boarding schools ranked by the largest enrollment per grade appear below. Larger grades can bring greater variety, more teams and activities, and broader social networks. Use this as one data point as you consider the environment where your child will thrive. 
School Location Grades Enrollment avg
1 College Bourget Rigaud, QC PS to 12 130
2 Bishop's College School Sherbrooke, QC 7 to 12 45
3 North Star Academy Laval Laval, QC 7 to 12 37

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which has the lowest acceptance rates?
The with the lowest acceptance rate is North Star Academy Laval. The school has an overall accepance rate of 86%.

What is the oldest ?
Bishop's College School is the oldest . The school was founded in 1836.

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