Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
Five strong private school choices in North York and midtown Toronto for 2027 are Crescent School, TFS, Bayview Glen, St. Clement’s School and The Bishop Strachan School. Published day tuition for 2026–2027 ranges from $32,000 to $46,270, and new students pay one-time fees of $5,500 to $10,000 on top.
This guide is for parents who are choosing a private school in North York or midtown Toronto, and often choosing where to live at the same time. You get five well-established schools, what each one costs for the 2026–2027 school year as the schools publish it, the extra fees that catch families out, and what homes cost in the districts around them.
How did I choose these five private schools?
There is no official ranking of Ontario private schools. The province says plainly that it does not fund, regulate, license, accredit or oversee them, and that it does not endorse any of them. So I used four practical tests:
- Listed with the province. Each school appears in Ontario’s private school contact list, and each is recorded as offering credits toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
- A full program. Each runs from the early grades to Grade 12, so a child can stay in one school.
- Published fees. Each school posts its tuition on its own website, so you can check the numbers yourself.
- A real choice. The five cover boys-only, girls-only, mixed, bilingual and International Baccalaureate (IB) options across North York and midtown.
The order below is my judgement for a typical family, not a ranking of quality. Several other well-known schools are listed further down.
| School | Address | Students, grades | Published tuition | One-time new-student fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent School | 2365 Bayview Ave | Boys, Grades 1–12 | $46,270 (all grades) | $10,000 |
| TFS (Toronto French School) | 306 Lawrence Ave E | Age 2 to Grade 12 | $39,720–$45,140 | $10,000 |
| Bayview Glen | 275 Duncan Mill Rd and 85 Moatfield Dr | Co-ed, Preschool–Grade 12 | $32,000–$36,000 | $5,500 |
| St. Clement’s School | 21 St. Clements Ave | Girls, Grades 1–12 | $41,900 | $9,500 |
| The Bishop Strachan School | 298 Lonsdale Rd | Girls, JK–Grade 12 | $43,800 (day) | $10,000 |
Source: each school’s tuition page, checked November 2026 (2026–2027 fees where the school states the year; TFS does not state the year on its page); addresses from Ontario’s private school contact list.
1. Crescent School (Bayview Avenue)
What it is like: a boys’ school on Bayview Avenue that has focused on character education since 1913, on a 30-acre campus. It teaches Grades 1 to 12.
Who it suits: families who want a single-sex school for boys with a large campus and one flat fee.
What it costs: 2026–2027 tuition is $46,270 for every grade and includes the school’s lunch program. New students pay a one-time $10,000 enrolment fee, and the school suggests annual giving of $2,500 per student. The application fee rises from $275 to $325 for applications after 1 December 2026.
What to check: financial assistance starts in Grade 7 and is based on need. If you are applying for a younger boy, plan for full fees for several years.
2. TFS (Toronto French School)
What it is like: a bilingual school with its Toronto campus on Lawrence Avenue East, running from age 2 to Grade 12, plus a second campus in Mississauga. Students in Grades 11 and 12 take the IB Diploma.
Who it suits: families who want French and English and an IB path to university. An Introductory French program helps new students with little or no French, up to Grade 7, for an extra $4,500.
What it costs: Toronto campus tuition is $39,720 for Junior and Senior Kindergarten, $41,860 for Grades 1 to 10 and $45,140 for Grades 11 and 12. New students pay a $10,000 registration fee. TFS says the average family gift is $2,500 per child at registration, and parents pay separately for uniforms, textbooks and optional lunch and care programs.
What to check: TFS offers optional tuition refund insurance at about 3% of annual fees. Ask what happens to your fees if you move or withdraw mid-year, at any school.
3. Bayview Glen (North York)
What it is like: a co-educational, university-preparatory day school founded in 1962, with an elementary campus on Duncan Mill Road and a second campus on Moatfield Drive, both in North York. It runs from Preschool to Grade 12.
Who it suits: families who want a mixed school and the lowest published tuition of these five.
What it costs: 2026–2027 tuition is $32,000 for JK to Grade 5 and $36,000 for Grades 6 to 12. Add a $1,000 annual facilities fee from JK, a $225 technology fee from Grade 6 and a one-time $5,500 registration fee. Two-way busing to central and north Toronto is $5,499 a year.
What to check: the school says 2027–2028 tuition will be announced in January 2027, and tells families to expect yearly increases. Budget for that.
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4. St. Clement’s School (midtown)
What it is like: a girls’ school just north of Yonge and Eglinton, teaching Grades 1 to 12 under one roof.
Who it suits: families in midtown who want a girls’ school close to Yonge and Eglinton, where Line 1 meets the new Line 5 Eglinton.
What it costs: 2026–2027 tuition is $41,900. A $6,200 deposit is applied to tuition, and new students pay a one-time $9,500 acceptance fee and a $500 refundable security deposit. The meal plan, mandatory for Grades 1 to 7, is about $2,450 a year. The school recommends an Annual Fund gift of at least $2,000 per family.
What to check: applications for 2027–2028, including financial assistance (offered from Grade 7), are due by 1 December 2026.
5. The Bishop Strachan School (Forest Hill)
What it is like: a JK to Grade 12 day and boarding school for girls on Lonsdale Road in Forest Hill.
Who it suits: families who want a girls’ school with boarding available, or a long run from JK to graduation on one campus.
What it costs: 2026–2027 tuition is $43,800 for day students, $82,200 for Canadian boarders and $86,000 for international boarders, plus a one-time $10,000 registration fee. Uniforms cost $300 to $800, and lunches and snacks are included for Junior School students.
What to check: field trips, textbooks and technology are billed on top and vary by grade. Ask for the school’s budget-planning documents before you accept an offer of admission.
How much does private school cost in Toronto for 2027?
Tuition is only part of the bill. Here is what a new Grade 9 student would pay in the first year at each school, before uniforms, trips, donations and transport. These are my arithmetic from each school’s published fees.
| New Grade 9 student | Tuition | Required one-time and annual fees | First-year total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Glen | $36,000 | $5,500 + $1,000 + $225 | $42,725 |
| St. Clement’s School | $41,900 | $9,500 + $500 refundable | $51,900 |
| TFS | $41,860 | $10,000 | $51,860 |
| The Bishop Strachan School (day) | $43,800 | $10,000 + $500 refundable | $54,300 |
| Crescent School | $46,270 | $10,000 | $56,270 |
Source: school tuition pages, November 2026. 2027–2028 fees were not published yet; expect increases.
Over four years of high school, the gap between the lowest and highest of these five is roughly $40,000 in tuition alone. For a family also buying a home, that is real money: it is roughly the minimum down payment on a $650,000 condo (5% of the first $500,000 and 10% of the rest).
What other private schools are in North York and midtown?
These schools are also on Ontario’s list and offer OSSD credits. I left them out of the five because I limited the list to schools whose current tuition I could confirm on their own websites. Check their fees directly.
- Upper Canada College, 200 Lonsdale Road
- Havergal College, 1451 Avenue Road
- Branksome Hall, 10 Elm Avenue
- The York School, 1320 Yonge Street
- Crestwood Preparatory College, 217 Brookbanks Drive
If you are in west Toronto or Mississauga instead, see my top private schools in west Toronto and Mississauga. If you are weighing public schools, start with the best schools in North York and Leaside and Lawrence Park.
Does living near a private school matter when you buy?
Less than most people think. Private schools do not have catchment areas, so any address can apply. What proximity buys you is a shorter daily trip, easier after-school activities and, for older students, the freedom to get there alone. My article on private schools and Toronto real estate looks at what that is worth.
| TRREB district (main communities) | Detached median, Jan–Oct 2026 | Change | Condo apartment median |
|---|---|---|---|
| C03 (Forest Hill South, Yonge-Eglinton) | $1,793,000 | −4.4% | $620,000 |
| C04 (Bedford Park-Nortown, Lawrence Park, Forest Hill North) | $2,352,500 | −4.0% | $677,500 |
| C10 (Mount Pleasant East and West) | $2,125,000 | +9.5% | $610,000 |
| C12 (Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills) | $3,200,000 | −9.3% | $1,112,500 |
| C13 (Banbury-Don Mills, Parkwoods-Donalda) | $1,515,000 | −2.6% | $560,000 |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026 vs the same period of 2025. District-wide medians; community names from TRREB community reports. C12 is part of the former City of North York; C03, C04 and C10 are midtown districts.
Pick the school first, then the home. A family that buys in an expensive district to be near a school, and then does not get in, has paid a premium for nothing. Apply, get your offer of admission, and then shop in the districts with a sensible commute. A condo in C13 or C10 can put you within a short drive of several of these schools for well under the cost of a detached house in C12.
Read the enrolment contract before you pay a deposit. Registration and enrolment fees are usually non-refundable, deposits may only be refunded under set conditions, and the province does not regulate private school contracts. Ontario’s own advice is to ask whether the school is inspected, whether it can grant the OSSD, and what its policies are on fees and refunds.
What to do next
- Shortlist two or three schools and check each one on Ontario’s private school list.
- Book open houses and ask for the full fee schedule, including one-time and annual extras.
- Note application and financial aid deadlines; several fall on 1 December 2026.
- Map the daily commute from the districts you can afford before you start looking at homes.
- If you need to sell first, get a value for your current home so your total budget, school fees included, is real.
Need help with this? Talk to me.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is private school tuition in Toronto in 2026–2027?
For five well-known North York and midtown private schools, published 2026–2027 day tuition runs from $32,000 (Bayview Glen, JK to Grade 5) to $46,270 (Crescent School, all grades). New students also pay one-time fees of $5,500 to $10,000. Boarding at The Bishop Strachan School costs $82,200 for Canadian students.
What are the best private schools in North York?
Crescent School on Bayview Avenue, Bayview Glen on Duncan Mill Road and Moatfield Drive, and TFS on Lawrence Avenue East are three well-established private schools in and around North York, and all three offer credits toward the Ontario diploma. Ontario does not rank or accredit private schools, so visit each one and compare fees and programs.
What is the cheapest private school in North York?
Of the five schools in this guide, Bayview Glen had the lowest published tuition for 2026–2027: $32,000 for JK to Grade 5 and $36,000 for Grades 6 to 12. It adds a $1,000 facilities fee, a $225 technology fee from Grade 6 and a one-time $5,500 registration fee. Smaller schools may charge less.
Are private schools in Ontario regulated by the government?
No. Ontario says it does not fund, regulate, license, accredit or oversee private schools, and does not endorse them. Private schools must file an annual Notice of Intention to Operate, and the province inspects only private high schools that want to grant credits toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Parents must do their own research.
Is there a girls’ private school near Yonge and Eglinton?
Yes. St. Clement’s School at 21 St. Clements Avenue, just north of Yonge and Eglinton in Toronto, teaches girls from Grade 1 to Grade 12. Its 2026–2027 tuition is $41,900, with a one-time $9,500 acceptance fee for new students. The Bishop Strachan School in Forest Hill is another girls’ option, from JK to Grade 12.
How much does TFS Toronto French School cost?
TFS lists Toronto campus tuition of $39,720 for Junior and Senior Kindergarten, $41,860 for Grades 1 to 10 and $45,140 for Grades 11 and 12, as published in November 2026. New students pay a $10,000 registration fee, and the Introductory French program adds $4,500 for students with little or no French.
Do you have to live near a private school to attend it?
No. Private schools in Toronto do not have catchment areas, so a student can apply from any address. Location still matters for the daily commute, after-school activities and busing costs; Bayview Glen, for example, charges $5,499 a year for two-way busing to central and north Toronto in 2026–2027.
When are private school applications due for 2027–2028 in Toronto?
Many Toronto private schools set early December deadlines. St. Clement’s School says applications and financial assistance requests for 2027–2028 are due by 1 December 2026, and Crescent School’s application fee rises for applications after that date. Check each school’s admissions page, because deadlines and testing dates differ.
Sources
- Ontario: Private elementary and secondary schools
- Ontario Data Catalogue: Private school contact information
- Crescent School: Tuition and fees (2026–2027)
- TFS: Tuition and fees
- Bayview Glen: Fees (2026–2027)
- Bayview Glen: About the school
- St. Clement’s School: Fees and finances (2026–2027)
- The Bishop Strachan School: Tuition and fees (2026–27)
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About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Toronto. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA and have helped more than 100 families sell. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume.
Reach me at [email protected] or 833-330-1925, or book a call.