Aurora, in York-region, Ontario, offers a wide range of excellent private schools. This includes schools and preschools in Bayview Wellington, Bayview North East, Aurora Village, and Aurora Grove. There are also great private schools in the nearby areas of King City, Richmond Hill, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Muskoka, and Newmarket. Read more
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These are the leading schools that Our Kids editors have covered most extensively so far, providing detailed insights and thorough analysis of their programs, student life, and more.
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"Prestige School offers individualized programs from pre-school to grade twelve with an average class size of twelve students. Our new induction into the IB program gives our students an added academic advantage.
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King City, Ontario Keele St./King Rd. "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, AP and Domestic ESL." —From the school
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Richmond Hill, Ontario Bayview/Hwy 407 "Lauremont School 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 for life." —From the school
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Richmond Hill, Ontario Yonge Street/King Road "Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. is a private school for intellectually gifted students in grades 1 through 8." —From the school
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Richmond Hill, Ontario "Richland Academy is a progressive, innovative Reggio-inspired and International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP and MYP Authorized School for children from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8." —From the school
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Richmond Hill, Ontario Yonge Street/Silverwood Ave. "Century Private School is located in Richmond Hill, and our campus occupies 12 acres of land. Our programs runs from preschool to grade twelve, with small class ratio to ensure best learning for our students." —From the school
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Richmond Hill, Ontario Leslie/Elgin Mills "In addition to providing high-quality Montessori education, YMS offers French and Music, on-site after-school classes, off-site field trips, theme-based summer camp, parent education workshops, and family social events." —From the school
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Aurora, Ontario St. John's Sideroad/Yonge Street "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." —From the school
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Aurora, Ontario St. John Sideroad/Yonge St. "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!" —From the school
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Newmarket, Ontario "Grace Christian Montessori School acknowledges each child as a masterpiece of God, unleashing their potential through a holistic blend of Montessori principles, STEAM, academic excellence, and biblical teachings." —From the school
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Richmond Hill, Ontario "A place where every learner is seen, heard and empowered to make an impact in their communities. An unparalleled online learning experience, providing academic excellence, experiential learning and personalized support." —From the school
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Newmarket, Ontario Mulock Drive/Bayview Avenue "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." —From the school
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Aurora, Ontario St. John's Sideroad/Shining Hill Way "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." —From the school
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Aurora, Ontario Wellington Street/Yonge "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." —From the school
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Richmond Hill, Ontario Major Mackenzie/Bayview Avenue "Richmond Hill Montessori Private School offers programs from pre-school to grade eight. Its average class size is 20 students." —From the school
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Lanciano, Chieti "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." —From the school
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Richmond Hill, Ontario Bayview Avenue/Elgin Mills Road E "HTS offers a remarkable opportunity for students from JK-12 to shape their own experience through our comprehensive academic and co-curricular programming, led by our incredible faculty and staff." —From the school
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From PK to grade twelve, Aurora private schools tailor education toward meeting the unique needs of your child. The cost of an independent school in Aurora ranges from $6,474 to $46,850 for some boarding schools. Many private school costs offer scholarships and bursaries or other financial aid.
Private schools in Aurora usually score well on the Fraser Institute's annual Ontario school rankings. While these ratings are subjective and don't account for your child's specific learning styles, they also show you that private schools here are well respected.
Private schools in Aurora, like those from across the country, foster many of the best minds in local business, industry, politics, and other sectors. Enrolling your child in a private school will provide them with the educational programs or perspectives that suit their aptitudes. Many private schools offer smaller class sizes than do other types of schools, as well as extra attention outside of class. Your child need not fall behind.
All Ontario schools, including Aurora private schools, fall under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Ministry of Education. All private schools must file a yearly Notice of Intention to Operate a Private School with the ministry, which also inspects private secondary schools that wish to offer credits towards the OSSD. Teachers at Ontario's private schools don't need to be certified by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), although many private school teachers have OCT certification.
Before you choose a private school for your child, think about such things as:
To learn more, read our guide to private school questions. If you would like to meet face-to-face with representatives from private schools in Aurora, come to our annual private school expo in Toronto.
How many Aurora private schools are there?
There are 17 Aurora private schools that are Our Kids trusted members.
How much is tuition at Aurora private schools?
Tuition fees for Aurora private schools range from $15,200 to $81,900 per year with an average tuition of $30,344 per year.
What’s the largest school?
Of the Aurora private schools, the largest is Lauremont School with 870 students in Grades 12 to PS.
Are Aurora private schools good?
We interviewed both parents and students. You can read reviews about Aurora private schools on this page.
Is there a private school expo where I can meet with Aurora private schools?
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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