Private education is a fantastic option in York Region for parents looking to further their children’s education beyond an already stellar local school system.
Not only does York Region as a whole play host to several Private Schools, but options are also plentiful, and each individual municipality has their own great private schools – allowing access to top-rated private schools no matter where you choose to live within York Region!
Private Schools in Aurora
St. Andrew’s College
Within Aurora is one of York Region’s most recognizable schools: St. Andrew’s College (SAC). Starting in Grade 5 and going through high school to Grade 12, SAC opened in 1899 with 50 students.
Although St. Andrew’s College is an all-boys school, its sister school, St. Anne’s College, opened in 2022 (an all-girls school, and the first of its kind in York Region), now allowing families to send their children to two great private schools under the same umbrella and in close proximity to each other.
Known for athletics and the St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps, students are pushed both through their education and ability to venture off in the world after high school with crucial skills developed as a student at SAC.
SAC’s extensive alumni network includes CEO’s, business owners, doctors, lawyers and more. Students look out for each other into their adulthood and look to help fellow alumni progress in their personal and professional lives.
Aurora Montessori School
Aurora Montessori School is one of the premiere local private elementary schools, known for developing crucial skills in youth as they progress into their teenage and high school years.
Educating students from 18 months up to Grade 8 through the Montessori system, the school offers a holistic approach to education, allowing students to grow through problem-solving, community engagement, and a healthy learning environment.
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Private Schools in King City
As one of the most desirable places to live in York Region when looking for acreage and privacy, King City is also known for two top private schools – Country Day School and Villanova College.
Country Day School
With a 100-acre campus, Country Day School (CDS) is a co-ed school known for being a great blend of arts, athletics, education, and adventure.
CDS was founded in 1972 by parents who wanted their children and future students to be educated amongst the beauty of nature within King Township, quoted as saying that they had “wanted to preserve a country-school feel”.
Having visited the campus myself, the picturesque location of the school is outstanding – some of my fondest high school memories are playing soccer against CDS against the backdrop of a stunning sunset.
CDS is known to push the boundaries of education through innovation, leaning heavily into technology, creating an environment of growth for their students from JK to Grade 12.
Villanova College
Founded in 1999 and since expanding to a 120,000 square foot academic and athletic facility, Villanova College is the only Catholic private school in York Region.
Taking pride in their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program, students have a unique opportunity to learn about topics such as robotics, and are able to take advanced-placement courses, preparing themselves early for their University education.
A co-ed school for grades 4-12, Villanova College is often at the top of the conversation for those looking to have their children in a Catholic School environment, yet still have the opportunity to be educated within a Private School system.
Private Schools in Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill is one of the most desirable places to live in York Region, as schools within its boundaries are often amongst the top of rankings, and the Private Schools within Richmond Hill are no different.
Richmond Hill Montessori School
With 600 students, Richmond Hill Montessori School (RHMS) is one of the premiere elementary schools in York Region.
Placing a strong emphasis on community involvement and innovative curricula, RHMS aims to prepare their students for a strong transition into high school and adulthood by instilling a strong work ethic and values. As such, RHMS has cultivated a strong STEM program for their students, allowing kids to start early in the field and create an elevated foundation to move forward in those career paths with ease.
Accepting co-ed students as early as pre-school, RHMS has proven to be a strong choice for parents who wish to enroll their children in a Montessori and Elementary private school program within Richmond Hill for 40 years, and will continue to be for years to come.
Holy Trinity School
A co-ed school for students JK to Grade 12, Holy Trinity School (HTS) was founded in a church basement in 1981, and is now located on a massive 37-acre campus.
Recently renovated, HTS places a strong emphasis on innovation and collaborative learning, enabling students to learn advanced topics at an accelerated pace while preparing them for university at the highest level possible.
With only 827 students throughout the entire school, the classroom ratio stays at roughly 18 students per teacher, allowing for students to get the maximum amount of attention possible, while creating a comfortable learning environment and a strong sense of community across all students enrolled.
HTS has been a premiere choice for parents who wish to send their children to a private school, and offers an immense amount of extra-curricular activities and opportunities for personal growth and development of students.
Finding The Right School
If you or someone you know is thinking about sending their child to private school, and you’re not quite sure where that transition will take you and your family, we’re here to help.
Finding the right place to live that allows your child to thrive while pursuing a private education is a task on its own, and we know and understand the neighbourhoods best suited for your lifestyle within close proximity to each of these schools.
When you’re ready to make that transition, we’re here to help! Get in touch today.
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