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Private schools in Durham, Ontario

Find the top private schools in Oshawa, Pickering, Ajax, and Whitby

There are great private schools in the Durham region of Ontario. This includes schools in Oshawa, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Brock, Uxb/school/uxbridge-private-schoolsridge, Port Hope, and Scugog. Find our list of the top Durham private schools below Read more


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List of Durham schools

Access school reviews, insights, and comparisons through our comprehensive reports below.


Oshawa, Ontario
Wilson Road/Adelaide Ave
 
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"At G.B.MS, D.E.P.S and Durham Academy Secondary school focus is on each individual student and helping them meet their unique potential and goals. We believe in excellent customer service and families have a voice. Throughout the year we enhance our programs through program enhancement and enrichment." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum
  • $10,650 to $11,500
  • Day, Homestay
  • 205 students
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Durham Elementary, Durham Academy and G.B.M.S. 10650 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Day Homestay Coed
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Whitby, Ontario
Garden Street/Hwy. 2
 
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"Whether exploring science and technology, creating art, or competing in athletics, there is nothing a Trafalgar girl can't handle." —From the school

  • Gr. 4 to 12 (Girls)
  • Liberal Arts curriculum
  • $32,000 to $83,000
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Trafalgar Castle School 32000 MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boarding Girls

Whitby, Ontario
Brock Street South/Dundas Streer West
 
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"The Hatch House Montessori School is a very child centered school where each student is respected for their uniqueness and is guided through learning accordingly. Ask about our unique, fully bilingual elementary program." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 8 (Coed)
  • Montessori curriculum
  • $11,750 to $15,000
  • Day school
  • 85 students
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Hatch House Montessori School 11750 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
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Whitby, Ontario
 
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"Cambridge International Academy offers an enriched curriculum from grades 1 to 12 in Whitby. Central to the school’s philosophy is the belief that students learn best both inside and outside the classroom." —From the school

  • Gr. 1 to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum
  • $22,000 to $60,000
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Cambridge International Academy 22000 Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed

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"DMS is a Montessori school servicing children at the early childhood level. DMS offers authentic Montessori programming with the Montessori pedagogy at the core of the children's day." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to SK (Coed)
  • Montessori approach
  • $70 to $75 /day
  • Day school
  • 213 students
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DMS Montessori Preschool and Daycare Inc. 70 Preschool Kindergarten Day Day Coed

Pickering, Ontario
whites/kingston road
 
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"Montessori Learning Centre is a non denominational, inclusive school in operation for 40 years. We acknowledge religious and cultural events supporting our whole life philosophy education." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 8 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum; Montessori
  • $12,000 to $14,000
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Montessori Learning Centre of Pickering 12000 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed

Pickering, Ontario
Kingston/Altona
 
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"École Montessori is Durham Region's premier French private school dedicated to transforming your child into a bilingual critical thinker with our enriched curriculum that fosters the genius within each student." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 6 (Coed)
  • Montessori curriculum
  • $10,000 to $21,000
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École Montessori 10000 Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed

Benefits of schools in Durham

You can find a first-rate private school for your child in Durham, Ontario. Whether you’re in need of a preschool for your toddler, or a high school for your teenager, you’re sure to find some great options.

Private schools in Durham, Ontario have plenty of perks. In fact, they tend to have many of the same benefits as other private schools.

Below, we list some of the main benefits of Durham schools. Keep in mind, this isn’t an exhaustive list.

Choosing a Durham private school

Independent schools are always near the top of the list among the best schools in Durham region, especially boarding schools in Durham, but also Montessori, troubled teen, learning disability, IB, and Christian schools. In your decision process, make sure you include several schools in your shortlist. You should visit schools, take tours, talk to school officials and parents, and ask schools lots of questions. You can also check out our comprehensive school profiles, on OurKids.net.

Before choosing a school, consider what’s important to you, your child, and your family. A wide range of factors will need to be considered. Some of the more important ones may include:

As far as schools themselves go, you may want to consider (among other things):


Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools in Durham, Ontario are there?
There are 7 private schools in Durham, Ontario that are Our Kids trusted members.

How much is tuition at private schools in Durham, Ontario?
Tuition fees for private schools in Durham, Ontario range from $12 to $78,215 per year with an average tuition of $20,736 per year.

What’s the largest school?
Of the private schools in Durham, Ontario, the largest is Trafalgar Castle School with 245 students in Grades 12 to 4.

Are private schools in Durham, Ontario good?
We interviewed both parents and students. You can read reviews about private schools in Durham, Ontario on this page.

Is there a private school expo where I can meet with private schools in Durham, Ontario?
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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