BC private school rankings

Competition to get into a school can indicate its high academic standards, and imply that it's sought out by top students, and turns away applicants who don't meet its standards. However, other mitigating factors affect schools' acceptance rates, including their marketing efforts, location, perceived prestige, and other factors. Many excellent private schools with a 100% acceptance rate turn out exceptional graduates. It's far more important for families to find the school that best fits the most pressing needs of children.

Below, find private schools ranked in terms of the average class size they report to Our Kids. Many parents in BC and elsewhere feel that small class sizes and a lower teacher-to-student ratio mean a better school. It's only one aspect, though, and many different elements of a school's life can promote children's success. Many private schools with standard class sizes offer an excellent education

Below, we provide a list of BC private schools that have recently graduated the most students to 12 of the world's top universities (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford, and Cambridge. Consult school reports to learn more about schools' placement in other Canadian and American schools. While university placement is understandably important, weigh this against many other facets of schools. 

Sports is a big part of life for many young teens. There are many different ways of ranking schools for athletics. The list below focuses solely on the number of sports programs offered as an objective measure that avoids bias.

High tuition doesn’t always mean a better education. In Vancouver and across B.C., school costs vary due to regional differences, for example. Many excellent schools charge moderate fees. While top-priced schools often offer outstanding facilities, staff, and programs, great value can also be found in more affordable options. The key is finding the right fit for your child. Use the list below as a reference, but keep an open mind and focus on what truly matters in your school search.

The age of a school lends it some prestige, especially in the world of private education. However, we urge parents to question such assumptions. Many newer private schools may take a more progressive approach to education. Avoid emphasis on any ranking in favour of a more holistic-minded approach when deciding which school is best for your kids.

Find private schools in BC ranked by which have produced the most alumni with entries on Wikipedia. This is a reasonable indicator of influence in today's world, although it's also simplistic. Similarly, it's simplistic for parents in the school search process to favour one school over another because it has more notable alumni. Please review the other research tools linked above.