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2026 Rankings

Most Affordable Private Schools in Canada

Private schools in Canada with the lowest tuition — quality education without breaking the bank. Ranked by data — 50 schools compared.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

50
Schools Ranked
$4,239
Avg Tuition
12
Avg Class Size
students
36%
Offer Financial Aid
How we rank: Schools are scored on profile data completeness (30%), parent reviews (30%), enrollment (15%), tuition value (15%), and class sizes (10%). No school can pay for a higher position. Full methodology

Top 50 Schools

1
Calgary Chinese Alliance School
C

Calgary Chinese Alliance School

Calgary, Alberta
Ranking Score40/100
2
Agate Private School
A

Agate Private School

St. Catharines, Ontario
Ranking Score50/100
3
Abu Huraira Center Academy
A

Abu Huraira Center Academy

Toronto, Ontario
Ranking Score41/100
4
The Maples Academy
T

The Maples Academy

Amaranth, Ontario
Ranking Score62/100
5
Regent Christian Academy
R

Regent Christian Academy

Surrey, British Columbia
Ranking Score48/100
6
Ontario eSecondary School
O

Ontario eSecondary School

Brampton, ON
Ranking Score53/100
7
Renfrew Educational Services - Child Development Centre
R

Renfrew Educational Services - Child Development Centre

Calgary, Alberta
Ranking Score50/100
8
Renfrew Educational Services - Park Place Centre
R

Renfrew Educational Services - Park Place Centre

Calgary, Alberta
Ranking Score50/100
9
Renfrew Educational Services-Bowness Centre
R

Renfrew Educational Services-Bowness Centre

Calgary, Alberta
Ranking Score50/100
10
Renfrew Educational Services-Janice McTighe Centre
R

Renfrew Educational Services-Janice McTighe Centre

Calgary, Alberta
Ranking Score50/100
11
ELPIS COLLEGE TORONTO
E

ELPIS COLLEGE TORONTO

North York, Ontario
Ranking Score43/100
12
Miracle Montessori
M

Miracle Montessori

North York, ON
Ranking Score50/100
13
Devon Christian School
D

Devon Christian School

Devon, Alberta
Ranking Score43/100
14
Shining Stars School
S

Shining Stars School

Brampton, ON
Ranking Score63/100
15
Nebula Academy
N

Nebula Academy

Edmonton, Alberta
Ranking Score38/100
16
Lady Fatima Academy
L

Lady Fatima Academy

Calgary, Alberta
Ranking Score45/100
17
MAC Islamic School - Calgary Chapter
M

MAC Islamic School - Calgary Chapter

Calgary, Alberta
Ranking Score43/100
18
MAC Islamic School Ranchlands
M

MAC Islamic School Ranchlands

Calgary, Alberta
Ranking Score43/100
19
Glenmore Christian Academy Junior High
G

Glenmore Christian Academy Junior High

Calgary, Alberta
Ranking Score59/100
20
Carmel New Church School
C

Carmel New Church School

Kitchener, Ontario
Ranking Score62/100
21
Menno Simons Christian School
M

Menno Simons Christian School

Calgary, Alberta
Ranking Score47/100
22
The Nature School
T

The Nature School

Woodbridge, Ontario
Ranking Score43/100
23
S
S

St. John Bosco Private School

Calgary, Alberta
Ranking Score47/100
24
Master's Academy
M

Master's Academy

Calgary, Alberta
Ranking Score48/100
25
ABC Montessori Private School
A

ABC Montessori Private School

Mississauga, Ontario
Ranking Score50/100
26
E
E

Eastside Christian Academy

Calgary, Alberta
Ranking Score40/100
27
Lakeview Christian School
L

Lakeview Christian School

Stettler, Alberta
Ranking Score42/100
28
The Gilbertine Academy
T

The Gilbertine Academy

Calgary, Alberta
Ranking Score45/100
29
MAC Niagara Islamic School
M

MAC Niagara Islamic School

St. Catharines, Ontario
Ranking Score50/100
30
Hamilton Downtown Islamic School
H

Hamilton Downtown Islamic School

Hamilton, Ontario
Ranking Score45/100
31
Grandview Adventist Academy
G

Grandview Adventist Academy

Mount Hope, Ontario
Ranking Score45/100
32
Edmonton Islamic Academy
E

Edmonton Islamic Academy

Edmonton, Alberta
Ranking Score43/100
33
Islamic School of Hamilton
I

Islamic School of Hamilton

Hamilton, Ontario
Ranking Score50/100
34
College Bourget
C

College Bourget

Rigaud, Quebec
Ranking Score50/100
35
MAC Al-Furqan School
M

MAC Al-Furqan School

Toronto, Ontario
Ranking Score41/100
36
IQRA Islamic School
I

IQRA Islamic School

Mississauga, Ontario
Ranking Score42/100
37
Lacombe Christian School
L

Lacombe Christian School

Lacombe, Alberta
Ranking Score44/100
38
Al Haadi
A

Al Haadi

Scarborough, Ontario
Ranking Score42/100
39
Hope Academy
H

Hope Academy

Brampton, Ontario
Ranking Score44/100
40
S
S

Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School

Mississauga, Ontario
Ranking Score58/100
41
Avalon Children's Montessori School
A

Avalon Children's Montessori School

Toronto, Ontario
Ranking Score49/100
42
Children's Montessori School
C

Children's Montessori School

Peterborough, Ontario
Ranking Score49/100
43
Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School
A

Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School

Kelowna, British Columbia
Ranking Score59/100
44
Edmonton Islamic Academy - Early Childhood Centre
E

Edmonton Islamic Academy - Early Childhood Centre

Edmonton, Alberta
Ranking Score40/100
45
Atlas Learning Academy Ltd.
A

Atlas Learning Academy Ltd.

Airdrie, Alberta
Ranking Score52/100
46
Peel Montessori School
P

Peel Montessori School

Mississauga, ON
Ranking Score49/100
47
Kehila Jewish Community Day School
K

Kehila Jewish Community Day School

Hamilton, Ontario
Ranking Score44/100
48
Tawingo College
T

Tawingo College

Huntsville, Ontario
Ranking Score42/100
49
NOIC Academy
N

NOIC Academy

Richmond Hill, Ontario
Ranking Score64/100
50
Bromsgrove School
B

Bromsgrove School

Worcester Road, England
Ranking Score51/100

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