Quebec private school rankings

Smallest class sizes

Small class sizes are a major appeal of private schools, offering fewer distractions and more individual attention, especially important in the early, formative years. This can make class size a more significant factor when evaluating Quebec elementary schools than high schools.

The list below ranks Quebec private schools by average class size. Still, parents should consider the full picture—academics, athletics, facilities, tuition, and more. Many schools with larger classes (notably Montessori schools) still provide outstanding education and may be the best fit for your child.

Lowest admission rates

Low admission rates can make some private schools seem like the “best,” but this can be misleading. While academic standards and application volume play a role, factors like marketing and location also influence a school’s popularity. Many top schools have high acceptance rates. Rather than focus on this alone, parents should prioritize fit and other key factors. Still, the list below may help gauge how competitive a school is.

Highest university placement

Many parents want to know about schools' university placement records. This is understandably important, but you must remember that this is one small aspect of a school's overall character. This should be one factor in your overall decision, and it's important to look at all aspects of a school, including athletics, pedagogy, extracurriculars, class size, school facilities, the school's philosophy, the quality of instruction, and much more.

The list below ranks Quebec private schools (that list with OUR KIDS) by the number of recent graduates attending 12 of the world's top universities (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford, or Cambridge). Visit each school’s full report for more many more details.

Top private secondary schools for sports

Sports-loving teens entering high school may be curious about which schools offer the most athletic programs. Here's a list of the top ten private schools in that respect, in Quebec (schools that list with OUR KIDS).

Most expensive private schools

Parents seeking the most expensive private schools may naively feel that tuition cost is directly correlated to the quality of education offered. More expensive schools might offer better facilities, highly qualified instructors, and a greater number of extracurricular activities, etc. Many schools charge very reasonable private school tuition rates while producing some of the top graduates in Quebec.

In considering elementary school rankings in Quebec, tuition might not be as big a factor as it is in high school rankings. Focus your search on which school will be the best for your child. 

Oldest private schools in Quebec

Find some of the best Quebec private schools ranked by founding date. There is some prestige to be found in older schools, certainly, but we urge you to judge schools on factors that are more pertinent to the overall well-being of your child.

Schools ranked by the most notable alumni

It's reasonable to consider having an entry in Wikipedia as a credible mark of influence. Some of the best schools in Montreal are ranked here based on how many of their graduates have Wikipedia entries. Granted, this is a simplistic measure of anyone's contribution to society, and any list that purports to rank schools based on a factor like this has many limitations.

Largest private schools

Most affordable private schools

Schools with the most financial aid

Smallest enrollment per grade