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Best private schools in Ontario (2026)

Ontario is home to a wide range of private schools across Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, and beyond, including IB, AP, faith-based, and boarding options.

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56 schools

Havergal College
Toronto, Ontario
- IB (PYP/MYP/DP)
- Girls only
- Pre K, Elementary, Middle school, High school
Best for
Families seeking an all-girls school from Junior Kindergarten to Gr 12
University-bound girls who want the Ontario curriculum with AP courses
Families who value Anglican tradition and need day or boarding options
$45,669 – $45,670Day tuition
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St. Clement's School
Toronto, Ontario
- Provincial curriculum, AP
- Girls only
- Elementary, Middle school, High school
Best for
Families seeking an all-girls day school from Grade 1 through Grade 12
University-bound girls who want the Ontario curriculum with AP courses
Girls interested in co-op placements and in exchange programs abroad
$41,900Day tuition
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TFS - Canada's International School
Toronto, Ontario
- French Immersion, IB (PYP/MYP/DP)
- Co-ed
- Pre K, Elementary, Middle school, High school
Best for
Families wanting a bilingual French-English school from age 2 to Gr 12
Students drawn to the IB continuum alongside the Ontario OSSD diploma
Students interested in exchange programs, with financial aid offered
$26,460 – $45,140Day tuition
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The Bishop Strachan School
Toronto, Ontario
- Provincial curriculum, AP
- Girls only
- Pre K, Elementary, Middle school, High school
Best for
Families seeking an all-girls school from Junior Kindergarten to Gr 12
University-bound girls who want the Ontario curriculum with AP courses
Families who value Anglican tradition and need day or boarding options
$43,800Day tuition
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University of Toronto Schools
Toronto, Ontario
- Provincial curriculum, AP
- Co-ed
- Middle school, High school
Best for
Students in Grades 7 to 12 seeking a co-ed school affiliated with UofT
University-bound students who want the Ontario OSSD plus AP courses
Families who may need financial aid, with exchange opportunities too
$40,400Day tuition
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Best private schools in Ontario (2026)

Find private schools in Ontario that fit your family

Havergal College

St. Clement's School

TFS - Canada's International School

The Bishop Strachan School

University of Toronto Schools

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Havergal College

St. Clement's School

TFS - Canada's International School

The Bishop Strachan School

University of Toronto Schools