Below you'll find our rankings of Toronto secondary schools based on a variety of factors.
We strongly caution against overemphasizing private school rankings in your research. You can read many reasons for skepticism in our look at private school rankings, but in summary, put very little credence in any school rankings.
In determining the best school for your child it's far more important to engage in a detailed research process and do the legwork. Attend private school expos, and follow our expert advice on choosing the right school, intended to help you make the most fully informed, well-reasoned decision about this critical life choice.
Below, find ranked lists of Toronto high schools, based on a variety of factors, using information provided by the schools themselves.
Best Toronto high schools for university placement
Private schools that list with OUR KID self-report on the number of graduates who have gone on to 12 of the world's top universities (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford, or Cambridge) in the last five years. There is much more subtlety to this. On each school's report on our website, you can find other placement information, including all the universities students have gone to, or the percentage of students accepted into post-secondary studies, and more. Focus, though, on finding the school where your child will thrive.
Toronto private secondary schools with the lowest admission rates
Which of Toronto's private high schools are the most difficult to get into? For interest's sake, below you will find a top ten list of private schools in Toronto who claim the lowest acceptance rates.
Toronto's ten best private high schools for sports
Here is a look at Toronto's most sports-oriented private high schools. This list is ideal for kids who love athletics, and who want to find a school where there will be competitiveness in both intramural and inter-school sports. This list is ranked on the number of competitive sports teams and clubs offered by the schools.
For many parents and families, the benefit of small class sizes are the preeminent appeal of private education. While the ranked list below can be helpful to understand the landscape of private secondary schools, weigh this factor against others, such as the quality of educators, the school's academic rigour, and how well your child will fit into the school.
Top ten most expensive private high schools in Toronto
Some Toronto parents may view private school tuition as strongly correlative to the quality of education offered by the school, assuming that you get what you pay for. It's valid to believe that more expensive schools will have finer facilities, hire the best teachers, and offer superior sports programs and other extracurriculars. Remember that many excellent private high schools produce exceptional graduates while charging very reasonable tuition. (Note that the list below is limited to schools that list with OUR KIDS.)
Below, find private secondary schools in Toronto, ranked by their age. Some people may view this as a sign of prestige. Please review our cautions against any focus on school rankings, above. We encourage a balanced, deeply thougtful decision process focused on finding a school that best suits your child.
Below, we rank Toronto high schools by the number of renowned graduates produced. In order to qualify for this count, graduates must have an entry on Wikipedia, which follows stringent notability guidelines. With all ranking lists, there are limitations. We encourage parents to focus on far more pertinent aspects of schools when seeking one that will be the best fit for their child(ren).
Are Toronto private schools good? We interviewed both parents and students. You can read reviews about Toronto private schools on this page.
What is the most expensive Toronto private school? Branksome Hall has the highest tuition fees from $45,140 to $90,710 per year with an average tuition of $67,925 per year.
Which Toronto private school has the lowest acceptance rates? The Toronto private school with the lowest acceptance rate is University of Toronto Schools. The school has an overall accepance rate of 20%.
What is the oldest Toronto private school? Upper Canada College is the oldest Toronto private school. The school was founded in 1829.
