Private schools in the York region

Find the top private schools in the York region of Ontario

TMS is one of York Region's most unique private schools, combining the Montessori and International Baccalaureate programs.

TMS teachers nurture students' abilities to be free-thinking, independent, passionate, and intrinsically motivated from such a young age.
Alexandra Makos, Parent, TMS

There are many great private schools in York-region, Ontario. This includes schools in Richmond Hill, Markham, Aurora, Vaughan, Newmarket, King City, Stouffville, Georgina, Nobleton, Schomberg, Gwillimbury, and Gormley. These schools offer a first-rate education for students of all levels, from preschool to high school. Read more

List of York-region schools


featured Villanova College View Profile King City, Ontario Keele St./King Rd. 4 to 12 Coed $20,700 to $21,000 Villanova College is York Region's only independent Catholic school offering Grades 4 to 12 in King City, Ontario. Average class size is 18 students. Specialty programs include STEM and AP. Day Traditional User Reviews (2)	Villanova College	20700	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Somerset Academy View Profile Markham, Ontario Brimley Road/14th Ave South JK to 8 Coed $12,550 to $14,300 Established in 1974, Somerset Academy is an independent, not-for-profit private school that provides education to students in JK Grades 8. Somerset Academy has an average class size of 13 to 18 students. Day Traditional	Somerset Academy	12550	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
featured Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Yonge Street/King Road 1 to 12 Coed $18,500 Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. is a private school for intellectually gifted students in Richmond Hill, Ontario, from grades 1 through 12. Day Traditional	Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E.	18500	Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured TMS View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Bayview/Hwy 407 PS to 12 Coed $19,100 to $32,700 TMS is a leading, accredited independent school that offers a unique design of Montessori and International Baccalaureate programmes. Our students thrive in academics while building a foundation of Significance for life. Day Montessori International Baccalaureate User Reviews (1)	TMS	19100	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Richland Academy View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario JK to 8 Coed $22,000 Richland Academy is a progressive, innovative Reggio-inspired and International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP Authorized and MYP Candidate School for children from JK to Grade 8. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Richland Academy	22000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Major MacKenzie Dr. W/Bathurst St. PS to 12 Coed $14,250 to $17,000 Prestige School offers individualized programs from pre-school to grade twelve in Richmond Hill with an average class size of ten students. Day Traditional	Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus	14250	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Century Private School View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Yonge Street/Silverwood Ave. PS to 12 Coed $17,700 to $27,500 Century Private School in Richmond Hill runs from preschool to grade twelve, with small class ratio to ensure best learning for our students. Day Montessori International Baccalaureate	Century Private School	17700	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Yip’s Music & Montessori School View Profile Unionville, Ontario Brimley Road/14th Ave NS to SK Coed $7,750 to $12,900 Founded in 1990, Yip's Montessori Program cater to children from 1.5 to 6 years old. Yip's campuses are located in Markham and Unionville. Day	Yip’s Music & Montessori School	7750	Preschool Kindergarten Day Coed
Richmond Hill Montessori Private School View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Major Mackenzie/Bayview Avenue PS to 8 Coed $23,000 to $25,000 Richmond Hill Montessori Private School offers programs from pre-school to grade eight. Its average class size is 20 students. Day Traditional Montessori	Richmond Hill Montessori Private School	23000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Trinity Montessori School View Profile Markham, Ontario Woodbine/16th Avenue NS to 6 Coed $12,000 to $14,000 Trinity Montessori School offers programs from toddler to grade six in Markham, Ontario. Its average class size is nine students. Day Traditional Montessori User Reviews (3)	Trinity Montessori School	12000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Royal Cachet Montessori School View Profile Markham, Ontario Woodbine Ave/Major Mackenzie Dr E NS to 3 Coed $7,600 to $12,900 Royal Cachet has authentic Montessori programs from infants to grade 3 in our healthy & safe environments. We focus on the Language & Math areas of the Montessori Curriculum & encourage our students to grow and succeed. Day Montessori	Royal Cachet Montessori School	7600	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
J. Addison School View Profile Markham, Ontario Woodbine Av./Hwy 7 PS to 12 Coed $16,500 to $40,800 Since 2002, J. Addison has provided a stimulating education for students. Located at the corner of Woodbine and Valleywood Drive in Markham, ON, Canada, you will find our state-of-the-art 58,000 sq. ft. facility. Boarding/Day Montessori User Reviews (5)	J. Addison School	16500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Aurora Preparatory Academy View Profile Aurora, Ontario Wellington Street/Yonge JK to 8 Coed $15,200 to $16,700 Aurora Preparatory Academy is small by design, a supportive JK-8 community in which students thrive. Affordable tuition and an advanced programme, including all-grade French, music and art, and inclusive sports teams. Day Traditional User Reviews (5)	Aurora Preparatory Academy	15200	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Toronto District Christian High School View Profile Woodbridge, Ontario Kipling/Highway 7 9 to 12 Coed $18,600 to $24,000 Each student is unique. Why be just a number when you can be valued for who you are? We enfold, engage and empower every student in a safe, friendly, and supportive learning community. It's where you belong! Homestay/Day Liberal Arts User Reviews (8)	Toronto District Christian High School	18600	HighSchools Homestay Day Coed
Wesley Christian Academy View Profile Markham, Ontario McCowan Road/Highway 7 NS to 8 Coed $11,600 to $14,150 Wesley Christian Academy offers programs from Toddler to Grade 8 in Markham. As we are a Christian school, we share our beliefs with all our students but we warmly welcome families from ALL faiths and backgrounds! Day Traditional User Reviews (2)	Wesley Christian Academy	11600	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Richmond Hill Christian Academy View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Bayview Avenue/Weldrick Road JK to 8 Coed $9,900 to $12,500 Christ is the center of Richmond Hill Christian Academy. To know Him and to make Him known is our mission while at the same time, preparing the next generation for academic excellence in His service is our goal! Day Traditional	Richmond Hill Christian Academy	9900	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
St. Anne's School View Profile Aurora, Ontario 5 to 9 Girls $34,585 to $37,280 Girls at St. Anne's will thrive in an inspirational and progressive learning environment. The school’s focus on STEM/STEAM, community giving, leadership, and wellness will develop well-rounded, global-minded citizens. Day Traditional	St. Anne's School	34585	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Girls
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) View Profile Markham, Ontario Woodbine Ave/Hooper Rd PS to 12 Coed $13,060 to $22,550 Early Learning Centre to Grade 12. Discipline. Character. Respect. Complete your child's academic and spiritual foundation. Discover why PCA students excel! Day Traditional User Reviews (1)	Peoples Christian Academy (PCA)	13060	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
AIM Without Limits View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Leslie/16th Ave K to 8 Coed $15,000 to $25,000 ABA based curriculum and individualized approach targets not only academic success but also emotional, social, vocational and life skills that are the core skills of life-long success of each student. Day Traditional Montessori	AIM Without Limits	15000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Sunrise Montessori School View Profile Markham, Ontario Denison/Warden NS to 3 Coed $10,500 to $16,500 Our curriculum are designed to build essential skills and concepts that help with the cognitive, social, creative, emotional, and physical development of your child with the aim to be a successful learner for life! Day Montessori User Reviews (5)	Sunrise Montessori School	10500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
NOIC Academy View Profile Markham, Ontario 9 to 12 Coed $5,000 to $18,000 /semester Markham, Ontario; IB School; OSSD; OSSD online credit course; NOIC ACADEMY’s annual university enrolment rate is 100% and more than 85% of graduates are admitted by University of Toronto. Day/Boarding Traditional International Baccalaureate	NOIC Academy	5000	HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Aurora Montessori School View Profile Aurora, Ontario St. John Sideroad/Yonge St. NS to 8 Coed $14,800 to $21,600 Aurora Montessori offers an enriched Montessori program for students, Toddler to Grade 8, with an option of an OSSD credit in Grade 9 Math. A unique Mindfulness and Technology program develops key 21st-century skills! Day Montessori	Aurora Montessori School	14800	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
St. Andrew's College View Profile Aurora, Ontario St. John's Sideroad/Yonge Street 5 to 12 Boys $39,655 to $74,355 With a tradition dating back to 1899, St. Andrew's remains the single largest all-boys boarding school in Canada. Our 126-acre campus provides our students with an ideal setting for learning and growth. Boarding/Day Traditional	St. Andrew's College	39655	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Boys
Holy Trinity School View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario JK to 12 Coed $30,975 to $32,750 HTS offers a remarkable opportunity for students from JK-12 to shape their own experience through our comprehensive academic and co-curricular programming, lead by our incredible faculty and staff. Day Progressive	Holy Trinity School	30975	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Pickering College View Profile Newmarket, Ontario Mulock Drive/Bayview Avenue JK to 12 Coed $29,255 to $72,055 Pickering College's fully-integrated Global Leadership Program (JK to Grade 12) inspires students to become agents of courageous, ethical and positive change with the confidence, knowledge and skills to shape the future. Day/Boarding Progressive Our Kids Review User Reviews (3)	Pickering College	29255	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Coed
Play Island Explorers View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario yonge/king PS to 7 Coed $30 to $35 /day We have two main programs we offer throughout the school year, our half day enriched preschool program for children ages 3-6yrs, and our educational before and after school program for children ages 4-12yrs. Day Traditional Reggio Emilia User Reviews (2)	Play Island Explorers	30	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Day Coed
Country Garden Montessori Academy View Profile Newmarket, Ontario Bayview Ave/Newpark Blvd JK to 12 Coed $8,100 to $25,900 Situated on seven acres of rolling parkland and gardens, Country Garden Montessori Academy in Newmarket is a co-ed private day school for students in grades PS-12. The school provides a family atmosphere and is committed the intellectual growth and emotional well-being of students. Homestay/Day Montessori	Country Garden Montessori Academy	8100	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Day Coed
Canadian College Italy View Profile Lanciano, 9 to 12 Coed EUR €39,000 Canadian College Italy provides a nurturing environment on our beautiful historic campus so that students may experience an intellectual awakening — a passion for the pursuit of reason, human connection, and curiosity. Boarding Traditional	Canadian College Italy	39000	HighSchools Boarding Coed
ACK-Autism Centre for kids View Profile Vaughan, Ontario K to 1 Coed $35,000 The only Kindergarten that will prepare your child with special needs to grade one,we are using the Miller Method and DIR/FloorTime.our ratio is 1:4 student. Day Traditional Waldorf	ACK-Autism Centre for kids	35000	Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
King Heights Academy View Profile Thornhill, Ontario Weston Road/Rutherford Road NS to 12 Coed $18,598 to $24,998 King Heights Academy provides a unique educational experience for toddlers to grade 12 which includes the IB Program. Preschool, Pre- Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary, Intermediate & Secondary Programs offered. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	King Heights Academy	18598	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Town Centre Private Schools View Profile Markham, Ontario Kennedy Road/Steeles Avenue NS to 12 Coed $7,700 to $17,750 Located in Markham, Ontario, Town Centre Private Schools is an International Baccalaureate® World School and offers a Montessori Pre-School program as well as an IB Elementary School and optional IB Diploma Programme. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	Town Centre Private Schools	7700	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Vaughan College Private School View Profile Vaughan, Ontario 9 to 12 Coed $570 to $32,000 At Vaughan College instructions are embedded with strategies appropriate to the students' unique needs. We develop students' confidence and their urge to do better, which results in a high university acceptance rate. Day/Homestay/eSchool Liberal Arts	Vaughan College Private School	570	HighSchools Day Homestay eSchool Coed
Trillium School View Profile Markham, Ontario 14th Ave/Kennedy NS to 12 Coed $11,500 to $37,500 Trillium School is a private school that offers programs from pre-school to grade twelve in Markham with Montessori-based kindergarten. Boarding/Day Traditional Montessori	Trillium School	11500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Day Coed
Aspen Grove Montessori School View Profile Aurora, Ontario NS to SK Coed $13,500 to $15,000 Our goal at AGMS is to inspire, educate and empower the next generation of global citizens. We provide a pristine, child-centered and supportive learning environment for each child to reach their full potential. Day	Aspen Grove Montessori School	13500	Preschool Kindergarten Day Coed
Agora Prep View Profile Aurora, Ontario Wellington/Yonge 1 to 12 Coed $18,000 to $20,000 Flexible, techy environment. Freedom of choice. ALL ABILITIES welcome and no ideals taught outside the scope of academia. We are a COMMUNITY of incredible future leaders with innate creative genius! Day Progressive Waldorf User Reviews (1)	Agora Prep	18000	Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Day Coed

Types of York-region private schools

The York region has a wide range of different kinds of private schools. Whether you’re looking for an academic, mainstream, alternative, or specialty school, there are plenty of options to choose from. Below, we describe some of the main types of private schools you’ll find in the York area.

Alternative: Alternative schools tend to be student-centered, more so than mainstream schools. They normally offer lots of curriculum flexibility, individualized programming, differentiated instruction, and inquiry-based learning. Alternative private schools in York include Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia.
Special education: Many York-region schools offer education for students with special needs. This includes schools that are exclusively focused on special needs education and schools that offer some form of in- or out-of-class special education support. There are York-region private schools which provide support for learning, developmental, behavioural, and physical challenges. For instance, there are schools which support students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, Asperger’s, and troubled teen behaviour.
Advanced studies: There are several private schools in the York region that offer programming for advanced students. These schools provide a challenging curriculum, with the opportunity for enriched and sometimes accelerated studies. For instance, some of these schools have dedicated gifted programs or classes. Others offer high-level academic programs or courses, such as International Baccalaureate (IB) or Advanced Placement (AP).

Faith-based: Many York-area private schools are faith-based in that their curriculum and/or student life is informed by a specific religion. For instance, York has Christian, Catholic, Jewish, and Islamic schools.

Choosing a private school in York

There are many factors to consider in choosing a private school in York-region, Ontario. You’ll want to find a school that’s the right fit for your child and family. Below, we list some of the main factors you may want to look into.

To learn about choosing the right private school in general, read our step-by-step guide. You can also read our guide to private school questions.

Location: Where is the school located? Is it within walking distance? Is it near a subway? Does it offer busing?
Size: How large is the school? What grades does it cover? What is the average class size and student-to-teacher ratio?
Curriculum: What curriculum does the school use? Does it meet or surpass Ontario curriculum standards? What curricular approach does it use? Is this more mainstream or alternative?

Community: What is the school community like? Is it a close-knit and cohesive one? Do students tend to get along? What opportunities are there for parents to get involved in school life?

Costs: How much is annual tuition? What extra costs are there that aren’t included in tuition? Is financial aid offered?

Extracurriculars: What kinds of extracurricular activities are offered? When and how often are they offered? Are these included in the cost of tuition, and if not, how much extra do they cost?

On this page, we list private schools in the York region of Ontario. To learn more about a school, click on its profile. You can also click through to a school’s website, contact a school directly, and register your child today.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools in the York region are there?
There are 35 private schools in the York region that are Our Kids trusted members.

How much is tuition at private schools in the York region?
Tuition fees for private schools in the York region range from $500 to $70,095 per year with an average tuition of $19,777 per year.

What’s the largest school?
Of the private schools in the York region, the largest is Town Centre Private Schools with 1000 students in Grades Nursery/Toddler to 12.

Are private schools in the York region good?
We interviewed both parents and students. You can read reviews about private schools in the York region on this page.

Is there a private school expo where I can meet with private schools in the York region?
Yes. You can meet with private schools and education experts at the Our Kids Private School Expos held every year in September and October. These events are designed for both parents and students. Find event details and ticket info here.

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