For the 2025 school year, there are 22 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 10,712 students located throughout Canada.
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Best Canada 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
160 Dundas Street West
Belleville, Canada K8P 1A6
(613) 968-5726
Belleville, Canada K8P 1A6
(613) 968-5726
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
362 Mariposa Avenue
Ottawa, Canada K1M 0T3
(613) 749-9630
Ottawa, Canada K1M 0T3
(613) 749-9630
Gr: 9-12 | 4-12 (day) | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed
PO Box 100
Wilcox, Canada S0G5E0
(306) 732-1203
Wilcox, Canada S0G5E0
(306) 732-1203
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
80 chemin Moulton Hill
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
(819) 566-0238
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
(819) 566-0238
Gr: 7-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
955 Harbourside Drive
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3S4
(604) 998-1000
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3S4
(604) 998-1000
Gr: 8-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate: 95% Tuition listed
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Canada m4w 1n4
(416) 920-9741
Toronto, Canada m4w 1n4
(416) 920-9741
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate: 33% Tuition listed
2735 Mt. Baker Road
Mill Bay, BC V8H 1K8, Canada 1
(250) 743-5521
Mill Bay, BC V8H 1K8, Canada 1
(250) 743-5521
Gr: 9-12, PG | 8-12, PG (day) | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate: 30% Tuition listed
88 Bronte College Court
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B1M9
(905) 270-7788
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B1M9
(905) 270-7788
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
1003 Main Street West
Hamilton, Canada L8S 4P3
(905) 572-7883
Hamilton, Canada L8S 4P3
(905) 572-7883
Gr: 9-12 | 1,700 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 86% Tuition listed
118 Main Street East, Merrickville, Ontario
Merrickville, Canada K0G1N0
(613) 341-9330
Merrickville, Canada K0G1N0
(613) 341-9330
Gr: 9-12, PG | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 95% Tuition listed
2 Valleywood Drive
Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R8H3
(905) 477-4999
Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R8H3
(905) 477-4999
Gr: 7-12 | 1-12 (day) | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 100% Tuition listed
700 Ash St
Outlook, Canada s0l2n0
(306) 860-7920
Outlook, Canada s0l2n0
(306) 860-7920
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 98% Tuition listed
1500 Royal Street
Regina, Canada S4T 5A5
(306) 205-3738
Regina, Canada S4T 5A5
(306) 205-3738
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Avg. class size: 23 students Acceptance rate: 64% Tuition listed
45 Waterloo Street South
Stratford, ON, Canada N5A 4A8
(519) 272-1900
Stratford, ON, Canada N5A 4A8
(519) 272-1900
Gr: 7-12, PG | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
16945 Bayview Ave
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada L3Y4X2
(905) 895-1700
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada L3Y4X2
(905) 895-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
2 Ridley Road
St.Catharines, Canada L2R7C3
(905) 684-1889
St.Catharines, Canada L2R7C3
(905) 684-1889
Gr: 6-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
1967 Bright Street
Rosseau, Canada P0C1J0
(705) 732-4351
Rosseau, Canada P0C1J0
(705) 732-4351
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
3400 Richmond Road
Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
(250) 370-6170
Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
(250) 370-6170
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,000 student Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 17 students
1975 Renfrew Road
Shawnigan Lake, BC, Canada V0R2W1
(250) 743-6207
Shawnigan Lake, BC, Canada V0R2W1
(250) 743-6207
Gr: 8-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate: 60% Tuition listed
450 Dufferein
Stanstead, Canada 05830
(819) 876-2223
Stanstead, Canada 05830
(819) 876-2223
Gr: 7-12, PG | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
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55 Deblaquire St N.
Port Hope, Canada L1A4K7
(905) 885-3209
Port Hope, Canada L1A4K7
(905) 885-3209
Gr: 9-12 | 5-12 (day) | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
7808 Pierre Dr
Summerland, Canada V0H 1Z2
(250) 274-6723
Summerland, Canada V0H 1Z2
(250) 274-6723
Gr: 7-12 | K-12 (day) | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in the Canada?
There are 22 college-preparatory boarding schools located in the Canada.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in the Canada?
The average the Canada boarding school tuition cost is $53,939 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in the Canada?
Bishop's College School, founded in 1836, is the oldest boarding school in the Canada.
What boarding school in the Canada has the lowest acceptance rates?
Brentwood College School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (30%) in the Canada.
What boarding school in the Canada has the highest average SAT scores?
Branksome Hall has the highest average SAT scores (1350) in the Canada.
Which boarding schools in the Canada are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in the Canada include: Luther College High School vs. Shawnigan Lake School, UNISUS IB World School vs. Ridley College, Shawnigan Lake School vs. Brentwood College School
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