Private schools in the York region

Find the top private schools in the York region of Ontario

Looking for an Advanced Placement program in Southern Ontario? Villanova College is York Region’s only independent Catholic school preparing young men and women for university and for life.

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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

List of York-region schools


featured Yip’s Music & Montessori School View Profile Unionville, Ontario NS to SK Coed $7,650 to $12,650 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 Montessori	Yip’s Music & Montessori School	7650	Preschool Kindergarten Day Coed
featured TMS View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Bayview/Hwy 407 PS to 12 Coed $18,300 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	18300	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Delano Academy View Profile Vaughan, Ontario 407/Dufferin JK to 12 Coed $15,995 to $19,995 D.A. is a K-12 university prep, coed IB candidate 21st Century school. Enriched and rigorous curriculum. Balanced academics, arts, athletics & character development. We value best practices & evidenced based approaches. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate User Reviews (2)	Delano Academy	15995	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
featured Pickering College View Profile Newmarket, Ontario Mulock Drive/Bayview Avenue JK to 12 Coed $25,270 to $66,580 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. Day/Boarding Progressive Our Kids Review User Reviews (1)	Pickering College	25270	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding 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 Montessori School is a Montessori school that offers programs from nursery to grade three in Markham. Its average class size is five to 15 students. Day Montessori	Royal Cachet Montessori School	6800	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
featured Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Yonge Street/King Road 1 to 12 Coed $14,000 Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. is a private school for intellectually gifted students in Richmond Hill, Ontario, from grades 1 to 12. Tuition is $13,500. Day Traditional	Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E.	14000	Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day 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
Villanova College View Profile King City, Ontario Keele St./King Rd. 4 to 12 Coed $18,700 to $19,400 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)	Villanova College	18700	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Century Private School View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Yonge Street/Silverwood Ave. PS to 12 Coed $16,550 to $26,800 Century Montessori Schools in Richmond Hill runs from preschool to grade twelve, with class sizes as low as 12 students. Day Traditional Montessori	Century Private School	16550	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Country Garden Montessori Academy View Profile Newmarket, Ontario Bayview Ave/Newpark Blvd JK to 12 Coed $7,200 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	7200	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Homestay Coed
Trinity Montessori School View Profile Markham, Ontario Woodbine/16th Avenue NS to 6 Coed $1,100 to $1,200 Trinity Montessori School offers programs from toddler to grade six in Markham, Ontario. Its average class size is nine students. Day Traditional Montessori	Trinity Montessori School	1100	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary 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	J. Addison School	15000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Town Centre Private Schools View Profile Markham, Ontario Kennedy Road/Steeles Avenue NS to 12 Coed $7,050 to $17,450 Town Centre Montessori Private Schools offers programs from pre-school to grade 12/University Prep and is located in Markham. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	Town Centre Private Schools	7050	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Wesley Christian Academy View Profile Markham, Ontario McCowan Road/Highway 7 NS to 8 Coed $10,375 to $13,300 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	10375	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Upper York School View Profile Markham, Ontario 16th Ave/Woodbine Ave 7 to 12 Coed $20,500 to $28,000 Upper York School provides individualized instruction and strong academic programs from Grade 7 - Grade 12. We offer high-class academics, safety and wellness, and student-life services. Located in Markham, close to 404. Day Progressive	Upper York School	20500	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Toronto French Montessori View Profile Stouffville, Ontario Ninth Line/Main Street PS to 8 Coed $7,620 to $15,704 Toronto French Montessori offers programs from pre-school to grade eight in North York. Its average class size is 15 students. Day Montessori User Reviews (1)	Toronto French Montessori	7620	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Day Coed
Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Major MacKenzie Dr. W/Bathurst St. PS to 12 Coed $11,250 to $15,000 The Prestige School offers programs from pre-school to grade eight in Richmond Hill. Its average class size is ten students. Day Traditional	Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus	11250	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Vaughan College Private School View Profile Vaughan, Ontario 9 to 12 Coed $8,900 to $23,500 An Ontario ministry inspected private secondary school in Woodbridge, Vaughan. We accept International Students, have small class sizes, low tuition, high university acceptance rate. AP Courses also available! Homestay/Day Liberal Arts	Vaughan College Private School	8900	HighSchools Homestay Day Coed
King Heights Academy View Profile Woodbridge, Ontario Weston Road/Rutherford Road NS to 8 Coed $15,598 to $18,998 Located in Vaughan, King Heights Academy provides a unique educational experience for toddlers to grade eight, which includes the IB Program. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	King Heights Academy	15598	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Toronto District Christian High School View Profile Woodbridge, Ontario Kipling/Highway 7 9 to 12 Coed $15,500 to $20,190 We believe in project-based learning, enfolding, engaging and empowering students, and fantastic parent-teacher communication. We offer family friendly tuition with transportation included. Day/Homestay Liberal Arts User Reviews (6)	Toronto District Christian High School	15500	HighSchools Day Homestay Coed
Sunrise Montessori School View Profile Markham, Ontario Denison/Warden NS to 8 Coed $10,500 to $16,500 Sunrise Montessori School in Markham offers both English and French Immersion programs from Infant (0 months) to Grade 8. Day Montessori	Sunrise Montessori School	10500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Aurora Montessori School View Profile Aurora, Ontario St. John Sideroad/Yonge St. NS to 8 Coed $10,500 to $16,200 Aurora Montessori School offers an extensive, nurturing, enriched program for 395 day students from Toddler to Grade 8 including an Outdoor Ed Classroom and the option to earn an OSSD credit in Grade 9 Academic Math. Day Montessori Reggio Emilia	Aurora Montessori School	10500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) View Profile Markham, Ontario Woodbine Ave/Hooper Rd PS to 12 Coed $11,390 to $19,670 Bussing from Toronto (Bayview and Sheppard) available. 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)	11390	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Somerset Academy View Profile Markham, Ontario Brimley Road/14th Ave South JK to 8 Coed $12,300 to $13,900 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	12300	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Richmond Hill Montessori Private School View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Major Mackenzie/Bayview Avenue PS to 8 Coed $21,000 to $23,500 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	21000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Holy Trinity School View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario JK to 12 Coed $29,200 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	29200	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Wishing Well Schools View Profile Markham, Ontario Woodbine/HWY 7 NS to 8 Coed $13,600 to $14,500 Wishing Well Schools has an academically advanced program from 18 months to Grade 8. Montessori program from 18 months to 6 years old, accelerated academic program from Grade 1 to 8 with 21st c. teaching and learning. Day Progressive Montessori	Wishing Well Schools	13600	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Day Coed
Trillium School View Profile Markham, Ontario 14th Ave/Kennedy NS to 12 Coed $10,500 to $36,000 Trillium School is a private school that offers programs from pre-school to grade twelve in Markham with Montessori-based kindergarten. Boarding/Day Montessori	Trillium School	10500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
St. Andrew's College View Profile Aurora, Ontario St. John's Sideroad/Yonge Street 5 to 12 Boys $36,920 to $68,720 St. Andrew's College offers programs from grades 5 to 12 in Aurora. Its average class size is 17 students. Boarding/Day Traditional	St. Andrew's College	36920	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Boys
Toronto High School View Profile Richmond Hill, Ontario Yonge Street/Weldrick Road East 9 to 12 Coed $19,000 An inspected and accredited private secondary school offering high school credit courses in small classes or online, leading to high school diploma Day/Boarding/Homestay Traditional Montessori	Toronto High School	19000	HighSchools Day Boarding Homestay Coed
Aurora Preparatory Academy View Profile Aurora, Ontario Wellington Street/Yonge JK to 8 Coed $14,100 to $15,600 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	14100	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
A.I.S. School View Profile Markham, Ontario Warden/Steeles JK to 12 Coed $10,000 to $25,000 AIS Montessori & Elementary School offers authentic Chinese Immersion program in GTA area.Its average class is 15 students. Homestay/Day/Boarding Traditional Montessori	A.I.S. School	10000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Day Boarding 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.

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