The Definitive Guide
Toronto Private Schools
Every private, independent, and specialized academy in the city. Compare tuition, curricula, board affiliations, and admissions requirements.
373Total Schools
37Full Profiles
$12K–$48KDay Tuition Range
47Curriculum Types
Toronto's independent school landscape is among the most diverse in North America, spanning historic institutions like Upper Canada College (founded 1829) and Bishop Strachan (1867) to modern IB World Schools and faith-based academies. Day tuition ranges from roughly $12,000 at smaller schools to $48,000+ at the most established, with boarding adding $30,000–$40,000 on top.
Most schools open admissions in September and close by December 1, with offers going out in February. Many require entrance assessments in literacy and math for Grades 7 and 9 entry. Nearly every school on this list offers some form of financial aid — the top schools allocate $1.5–$6.2 million annually in bursaries and merit scholarships.
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Tuition figures shown are approximate annual day rates for the 2025–26 school year.
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Upper Canada College (all-boys IB, founded 1829) and The Bishop Strachan School (all-girls IB, founded 1867) in Forest Hill, along with Havergal College (Lawrence Park), Branksome Hall (Rosedale), and University of Toronto Schools (UTS) in The Annex are universally regarded as Toronto's most prestigious independent schools.