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Richmond Hill private school rankings

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Richmond Hill private schools are ranked below across key factors such as tuition, class sizes, and admissions selectivity. Use these rankings to explore the breadth of independent options in the area, from academically focused schools to arts- or faith-based programs. Still, rankings only provide a starting point—compare each school’s culture, values, and approach to find the best fit for your child.

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PLEASE NOTE: tables below use a radius from a central point in Richmond Hill. Schools outside the city may be included.

Best university placement

Richmond Hill private schools are ranked by university placement, reflecting graduates who later attended top universities: Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford, and Cambridge (UK). This highlights long-term academic preparation, but treat it as one reference among many while you assess how each school supports skill-building, motivation, and readiness during the middle and high school years.
School Location Grades Grads in Top US/UK
Schools (5 yrs)
1 Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. Richmond Hill, ON 1 to 8 25
2 J. Addison School Markham, ON K to 12 14
3 Holy Trinity School ✝ Richmond Hill, ON JK to 12 12

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Lowest admission rates

Richmond Hill private schools are ranked by lowest acceptance rates, below. Competitive admissions can signal high demand or limited space, but they don’t guarantee a better match for your child. Focus on how each school aligns with your child’s needs, learning style, and goals.
School Location Grades Acceptance
rate
1 Holy Trinity School ✝ Richmond Hill, ON JK to 12 45%
2 Toronto Waldorf School Thornhill, ON NS to 12 70%
3 Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. Richmond Hill, ON 1 to 8 75%

Smallest class sizes

Richmond Hill private schools ranked by smallest class sizes are listed here. Smaller classes support more focused learning and more individualized attention from teachers, but it's only one factor in school life. 
School Location Grades Avg. class size
1 Quantum Academy Richmond Hill, ON 7 to 12 5 to 6
2 Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus Richmond Hill, ON PS to 12 8 to 15
3 Century Private School Richmond Hill, ON PS to 12 10 to 18
4 J. Addison School Markham, ON K to 12 10 to 20
5 Toronto Waldorf School Thornhill, ON NS to 12 12 to 25
6 Richland Academy Richmond Hill, ON JK to 8 15 to 20
7 HTS Online Richmond Hill, ON 9 to 12 15 to 20
8 York Montessori School Richmond Hill, ON NS to SK 15 to 24
9 Richmond Hill Montessori Private School Richmond Hill, ON PS to 8 16 to 20
10 Holy Trinity School ✝ Richmond Hill, ON JK to 12 18 to 24

Most affordable private schools

Richmond Hill private schools are ranked by lowest tuition below. Affordability can help broaden your options, but cost alone shouldn’t decide your choice. Find the best fit for your child, using other charts on this page and other tools on OurKids.net. 
School Location Grades Tuition
1 Toronto Waldorf School Thornhill, ON NS to 12 $5,742 to $25,450
2 Trinity Montessori School Markham, ON NS to 8 $11,000 to $13,000
3 Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) ✝ Markham, ON PS to 12 $15,166 to $19,788
4 York Montessori School Richmond Hill, ON NS to SK $16,400 to $17,400
5 Quantum Academy Richmond Hill, ON 7 to 12 $16,500 to $19,600
6 Wishing Well Schools Markham, ON NS to 8 $18,200
7 Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. Richmond Hill, ON 1 to 8 $18,500
8 Century Private School Richmond Hill, ON PS to 12 $18,500 to $20,500
9 J. Addison School Markham, ON K to 12 $21,775 to $32,775
10 Richland Academy Richmond Hill, ON JK to 8 $25,500

Most expensive private schools

Richmond Hill private schools are ranked below by the highest tuition fees. Higher costs may entail more enriched facilities, specialized teaching staff, and other features, but price doesn’t define educational fit. As you compare your options, focus on your child(ren)'s needs.
School Location Grades Tuition
1 J. Addison School Markham, ON K to 12 $21,775 to $55,275
2 Lauremont School Richmond Hill, ON PS to 12 $22,670 to $37,790
3 Holy Trinity School ✝ Richmond Hill, ON JK to 12 $35,520
4 Richmond Hill Montessori Private School Richmond Hill, ON PS to 8 $26,900 to $29,500
5 Century Private School Richmond Hill, ON PS to 12 $18,500 to $28,500
6 Richland Academy Richmond Hill, ON JK to 8 $25,500
7 Toronto Waldorf School Thornhill, ON NS to 12 $5,742 to $25,450
8 Quantum Academy Richmond Hill, ON 7 to 12 $16,500 to $21,000
9 HTS Online Richmond Hill, ON 9 to 12 $20,500
10 Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) ✝ Markham, ON PS to 12 $15,166 to $19,788

Oldest private schools

Richmond Hill private schools are ranked by founding year below. Older schools offer history and tradition, although newer schools may provide fresh approaches, modern learning, and other innovations. 
School Location Grades Founded
1 Lauremont School Richmond Hill, ON PS to 12 1961
2 Toronto Waldorf School Thornhill, ON NS to 12 1968
3 Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) ✝ Markham, ON PS to 12 1971
4 Wishing Well Schools Markham, ON NS to 8 1978
5 Holy Trinity School ✝ Richmond Hill, ON JK to 12 1981
6 Richmond Hill Montessori Private School Richmond Hill, ON PS to 8 1986
7 Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. Richmond Hill, ON 1 to 8 1993
8 Century Private School Richmond Hill, ON PS to 12 1994
9 Trinity Montessori School Markham, ON NS to 8 1999
10 Richland Academy Richmond Hill, ON JK to 8 2002

Largest private schools

Richmond Hill private schools ranked by total enrollment are listed below. Larger schools often offer more course choices, clubs, and athletic programs, but carefully consider what type of environment will empower your child in the longterm. 
School Location Grades Enrollment
1 Lauremont School Richmond Hill, ON PS to 12 870
2 Holy Trinity School ✝ Richmond Hill, ON JK to 12 835
3 Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) ✝ Markham, ON PS to 12 820
4 Richmond Hill Montessori Private School Richmond Hill, ON PS to 8 600
5 Royal Cachet Montessori and Private Schools Markham, ON NS to 6 400

Schools with the smallest average enrollment per grade

Richmond Hill private schools are ranked below by the smallest enrollment per grade. Smaller grades can help kids form friendships more easily and encourage individualized teaching and guidance, but weight this against other factors. 
School Location Grades Day enrollment avg
1 Quantum Academy Richmond Hill, ON 7 to 12 6
2 Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus Richmond Hill, ON PS to 12 6
3 Trinity Montessori School Markham, ON NS to 8 9
4 HTS Online Richmond Hill, ON 9 to 12 10

Schools with the largest average enrollment per grade

Richmond Hill private schools are ranked by the largest enrollment below. This can mean a more diverse peer group, broader programming, and a livelier school atmosphere, but treat this as one data point. Choose based on the setting that best supports your child’s well-being and progress.
School Location Grades Enrollment avg
1 Holy Trinity School ✝ Richmond Hill, ON JK to 12 56
2 Lauremont School Richmond Hill, ON PS to 12 54
3 Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) ✝ Markham, ON PS to 12 51

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What is the most expensive ?
J. Addison School has the highest tuition fees from $21,775 to $55,275 per year with an average tuition of $38,525 per year.

Which has the lowest acceptance rates?
The with the lowest acceptance rate is Holy Trinity School. The school has an overall accepance rate of 45%.

What is the oldest ?
Lauremont School is the oldest . The school was founded in 1961.

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