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Private schools in the York region

Find the top private schools in the York region of Ontario

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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

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Prestige School - Toronto Campus Toronto, Ontario — Prestige School offers programs from junior kindergarten to grade 12 in Toronto. Its average class size is 10 to 18 students. View School Profile. Before and after-school care Hot lunch program 100% university placement rate French instruction beginning in Junior Kindergarten Dedicated faculty that draw upon best practices Grades: PS to 12 (Coed) Type: Traditional Tuition: $12,000 to $16,500 Living: Day Enrollment: 290 Avg. Class: 10 to 18 View School Profile School Videos (2) Open House: Apr 4	Prestige School - Toronto Campus	12000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Delano Academy View Profile Vaughan, Ontario 407/Dufferin JK to 12 Coed $18,500 to $19,500 Balanced Academics, Arts, Athletics & Character Development. We value best practices & evidenced based approaches. University preparatory & 21st Century Tech Rich & Future Proof school. Enriched and rigorous curriculum. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate User Reviews (4)	Delano Academy	18500	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Sunrise Montessori School View Profile Markham, Ontario Denison/Warden NS to 8 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 MiddleSchools Day Coed
featured Royal Cachet Montessori School View Profile Markham, Ontario Woodbine Ave/Major Mackenzie Dr E NS to 3 Coed $6,800 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	6800	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
featured TMS View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Bayview/Hwy 407 PS to 12 Coed $17,485 to $31,350 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. Day Montessori International Baccalaureate User Reviews (1)	TMS	17485	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Villanova College View Profile King City, Ontario Keele St./King Rd. 4 to 12 Coed $19,900 to $20,400 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) virtual open house: Apr. 27	Villanova College	19900	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Saratoga Private School View Profile Woodbridge, Ontario PS to 12 Coed $15,000 A challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations. Watch your child as they grow into a courageous and self-confident learner with leadership skills they can apply to any activity or project. Day Traditional	Saratoga Private School	15000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Yonge Street/King Road 1 to 12 Coed $15,500 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. Tuition is $15,500. Day Traditional	Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E.	15500	Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Century Private School View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Yonge Street/Silverwood Ave. PS to 12 Coed $16,550 to $27,000 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	16550	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
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 Grades 1 to 8. Somerset Academy has an average class size of 10 to 18 students. Day Traditional	Somerset Academy	12550	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools 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 four campuses are located in Markham, Unionville and Thornhill. Day	Yip’s Music & Montessori School	7750	Preschool Kindergarten Day Coed
Toronto High School View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Yonge Street/Weldrick Road East 9 to 12 Coed $475 to $19,000 Inspected, accredited High School with campuses in Toronto and Chatham-Kent, offer high school credit courses in small classes and online, leading to High School Diploma. Our 5 acres Chatham Campus is a boarding school. Boarding/Day/eSchool Traditional	Toronto High School	475	HighSchools Boarding Day eSchool eSchool Coed
Richland Academy View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario PS to 8 Coed $19,000 to $19,500 Richland Academy is a progressive, innovative Reggio inspired and International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for children from 2.8-years to Grade 8. Voted #1 Private School in Richmond Hill 4 years in a row. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Richland Academy	19000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Country Garden Montessori Academy View Profile Newmarket, Ontario Bayview Ave/Newpark Blvd JK to 12 Coed $7,600 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. Day/Homestay Montessori	Country Garden Montessori Academy	7600	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Homestay 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
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
Vaughan College Private School View Profile Vaughan, Ontario 9 to 12 Coed $10,000 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. Homestay/Day Liberal Arts	Vaughan College Private School	10000	HighSchools Homestay Day Coed
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) View Profile Markham, Ontario Woodbine Ave/Hooper Rd PS to 12 Coed $12,558 Early Learning Centre to Grade 12. Discipline. Character. Respect. Complete your child's academic and spiritual foundation. Discover why PCA students excel! Day Traditional	Peoples Christian Academy (PCA)	12558	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Major MacKenzie Dr. W/Bathurst St. PS to 12 Coed $12,750 to $15,750 Prestige School offers individualized programs from pre-school to grade eight in Richmond Hill with an average class size of ten students. It will soon be expanding its facilities to include full-time high school. Day Traditional	Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus	12750	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Holy Trinity School View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario JK to 12 Coed $30,075 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	30075	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Magnificent Minds View Profile North York, Ontario Dufferin/Lawrence PS to 12 Coed $19,000 to $25,000 Magnificent Minds Inc. caters to learners whose needs are not being met in traditional school environments, pursuing academic excellence, and individual greatness. Day Traditional	Magnificent Minds	19000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Trinity Montessori School View Profile Markham, Ontario Woodbine/16th Avenue NS to 6 Coed $11,000 to $13,000 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 (2)	Trinity Montessori School	11000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Town Centre Private Schools View Profile Markham, Ontario Kennedy Road/Steeles Avenue NS to 12 Coed $7,400 to $17,250 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 IB High School. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	Town Centre Private Schools	7400	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Toronto French Montessori View Profile Stouffville, Ontario Ninth Line/Main Street PS to 8 Coed $7,782 to $15,396 Toronto French Montessori offers French and English programs from pre-school to grade 8 in York Region. Its average class size is 15 students. Day Montessori User Reviews (1)	Toronto French Montessori	7782	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Day Coed
J. Addison School View Profile Markham, Ontario Woodbine Av./Hwy 7 PS to 12 Coed $15,000 to $42,450 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 Traditional Montessori User Reviews (5)	J. Addison School	15000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Aurora Preparatory Academy View Profile Aurora, Ontario Wellington Street/Yonge JK to 8 Coed $15,200 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
Foundations For Success View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario 9 to 12 Coed $597 /course Foundations for Success helps high school students succeed at school, in work and beyond with an innovative, skills-based curriculum and supportive teachers ready to work with your child every step of the way. eSchool Traditional	Foundations For Success	597	HighSchools eSchool Coed
King Heights Academy View Profile Woodbridge, Ontario Weston Road/Rutherford Road NS to 12 Coed $15,598 to $15,998 With 2 Campuses located in Vaughan, King Heights Academy provides a unique educational experience for toddlers to grade 12 which includes the IB Program. Our new Thornhill Campus offers a Sports Program from grades 1-12 Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	King Heights Academy	15598	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
St. Andrew's College View Profile Aurora, Ontario St. John's Sideroad/Yonge Street 5 to 12 Boys $37,655 to $70,095 St. Andrew's College offers programs from grades 5 to 12 in Aurora. Its average class size is 17 students. Day/Boarding Traditional	St. Andrew's College	37655	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Boys
Elton Academy View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario 16th Ave South/Leslie St 9 to 12 Coed $10,000 to $20,000 Elton High School is an independent full-time high school that offers grades 9-12. High-quality academic courses, rich and useful extra-curricular activities, a unique one-to-one after-school tutoring system. eSchool/Homestay/Day Traditional	Elton Academy	10000	HighSchools eSchool Homestay Day Coed
Toronto District Christian High School View Profile Woodbridge, Ontario Kipling/Highway 7 9 to 12 Coed $15,810 We believe in project-based learning, enfolding, engaging and empowering students, and fantastic parent-student-teacher communication. We offer family friendly tuition with transportation included. Homestay/Day Liberal Arts User Reviews (6)	Toronto District Christian High School	15810	HighSchools Homestay Day Coed
Trillium School View Profile Markham, Ontario 14th Ave/Kennedy NS to 12 Coed $7,600 to $41,500 Trillium School is a private school that offers programs from pre-school to grade twelve in Markham with Montessori-based kindergarten. Day/Boarding Traditional Montessori	Trillium School	7600	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Day Coed
Pickering College View Profile Newmarket, Ontario Mulock Drive/Bayview Avenue JK to 12 Coed $26,535 to $68,580 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. Boarding/Day Progressive Our Kids Review User Reviews (3)	Pickering College	26535	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Aurora Montessori School View Profile Aurora, Ontario St. John Sideroad/Yonge St. NS to 8 Coed $10,900 to $18,350 Aurora Montessori offers an extensive, enriched program for day students to Grade 8 including an Outdoor Ed. Program, an option of an OSSD credit in Grade 9 Academic Math and a bridge to elite private high schools. Day Montessori	Aurora Montessori School	10900	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Wesley Christian Academy View Profile Markham, Ontario McCowan Road/Highway 7 NS to 8 Coed $10,900 to $13,760 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	10900	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools 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.

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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.

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