Largest private schools

Below, we provide a list of the private schools with the largest enrollment. There are notable advantages to a large school. For example, a larger high school is likely to have a greater variety of academic curriculum, athletics programs, and extracurriculars, etc. There are more social opportunities, and it should be easier to find a group of friends with whom to mesh. Bigger schools also tend to have a greater diversity in the student body. Exposure to a greater racial and ethnic diversity in high school has been shown to give students a greater comfort level with diversity later on.

Of course, smaller schools will argue for the intimacy afforded by a smaller student body and also small class sizes.

In any case, the size of the school is only one factor, among many others that deserve consideration as you are making the school choice. Deciding factors should include academics, extracurriculars, curriculum, school facilities, and much more. Dig deeply into our advice guide, which contains articles on choosing among types of schools, paying for school, and other topics. The school decision process should be lengthy, and with that in mind, we provide a wealth of information on each school and across our site. Also consider the value of our private school expos, where you can meet representatives of many different schools.

Canadian private schools with the highest enrolment