Toronto private school rankings

Below, we rank Toronto schools on university placement. University placement is important to many families, but it’s only one part of a school’s profile. This ranking shows the number of students who have attended one of the following top universities in the last five years: Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford, or Cambridge (UK). Be sure to consider the whole school experience in your search.

Below, you'll find the top ten private schools in Toronto that claim the lowest acceptance rates. Schools with low acceptance rates can indicate high demand or selectivity, but factors like marketing and location also play roles. Consider this list carefully, but focus primarily on how well a school meets your child’s needs.

Class size is a concern for many caring parents. Large class sizes in some schools can hamper a child's ability to focus on learning, get the attention he or she requires, or thrive academically. Many of the best private schools in Toronto have small student-to-teacher ratios; even among those schools, some promise smaller average class sizes than others. Below are the top ten Toronto schools with the lowest average class sizes.

Lower tuition or strong financial aid can make quality education more accessible. This list highlights affordability, but balance cost with other factors to find the best fit for your family.

Below, find Toronto private schools ranked by tuition costs. Higher tuition often supports enhanced facilities and programs, but cost alone doesn’t guarantee the best education. Use this list as a reference while focusing on what suits your child’s needs.

Here is a look at Toronto's oldest private schools. Some may feel that it is important to get into the most established school, but many other factors should be part of your school decision.

This list offers parents a top five list of Toronto private schools ranked by most notable alumni produced. Notable alumni include all graduates who have a Wikipedia page dedicated to them, which we view as a credible contemporary indicator of influence or achievement.

Below is a list of Toronto private schools with the largest financial endowments. Strong financial backing can support top-tier facilities, advanced technology, stable tuition, and competitive staff salaries. Still, many schools not on this list offer outstanding education with excellent resources. A school’s wealth doesn’t guarantee it’s the right fit—use this ranking as one piece of a broader school search focused on your child’s unique needs.

Below is a list of Toronto private schools with the most financial aid, based on the percentage of students receiving assistance. This list shows schools providing the highest percentage of financial aid, making them more accessible. Financial aid is important, but your primary focus should be on finding the school that best fits the needs of your child(ren).

Below, find a list of Toronto private schools, ranked by largest enrollment. Larger schools can mean more course options, extracurriculars, and social diversity, while smaller schools offer closer communities. Rankings like these show size differences, but remember: the best choice depends on your child’s fit beyond just enrollment numbers.

Below, find a list of Toronto private schools ranked by lowest average enrollment per grade. Smaller grade cohorts may ease social anxiety and improve class management, with a closer-knit environment. This list highlights enrollment size per grade, but many factors matter most in choosing the right school for your child. (Note that we mean schools with multiple classes per grade level, so this is not the same as smaller class sizes, although there is overlap.)

Below is a list of Toronto private schools, ranked by the highest average enrollment per grade. Schools with larger grade sizes often provide broader academic choices and competitive environments, but smaller schools offer intimacy and personalized attention. Use this ranking as one of many tools in your decision.