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A note about rankings
We understand that many parents are searching for the very best school for their child. It’s natural to look to rankings for guidance. However, relying too heavily on rankings can sometimes lead families astray.
Here are a few important things to keep in mind::
Rankings often oversimplify complex choices.. Schools are diverse, with unique cultures, strengths, and areas of focus. Reducing them to a single number or position can’t reflect what truly matters for your child. Read more about the unfairness of school rankings.
No ranking algorithm will be an exact match with your own values. External authorities rank schools based on a set of criteria that may purport to be objective, but supposed objectivity is always coloured by bias.
Every family has different values. What makes a school “the best” depends on your child’s needs, your family’s priorities, and your goals—not on someone else’s ranking formula.
The best-fit school might surprise you. Families who take the time to research and visit schools often discover options they hadn’t considered initially—ones that resonate more deeply than what rankings alone would suggest.
That’s why at OUR KIDS we focus on providing transparent, comparable data—not editorial rankings. These tools are designed to support a more meaningful school search—one rooted in your child’s needs and your family’s values.
Regardless of any misgivings we have about school rankings, parents and families continue to consult such lists (sometimes out of curiosity, for sure). Hundreds of thousands of parents annually search for "best schools" and "school rankings." Around the web, you'll find school rankings lists provided by everyone from the Fraser Institute to real estate agents and others who essentially have no authority to tell parents which school is the "best." What's more, lists are rarely qualified with appropriate cautions or even reservations.
You can trust OUR KIDS because they're based on objective information. We present these to you, parents and families, in easy-to-use tables, based on what's important to you. It can be valuable in your research. We're the only source for rich information on hundreds of data points, collected directly from private schools themselves.
