Coed vs. single-sex

According to the experts, up to 80% of boys and 80% of girls have brains similar enough that they will respond to the same learning style. But what about the 20% that differs? As a parent, you probably have a gut feeling that your little girl or boy doesn’t quite fit the mould. Test those instincts against the following questions, informed by the observations of teacher Tom Stevens (who has taught both sexes): Read more

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List of girls' schools

Access school reviews, insights, and comparisons through our comprehensive reports below.

1. Schools with in-depth reports

These are the leading schools that Our Kids editors have covered most extensively so far, providing detailed insights and thorough analysis of their programs, student life, and more.


Havergal College IN-DEPTH REPORT Toronto, Ontario Lawrence Avenue West/Avenue Road IN-DEPTH REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "Havergal’s supportive environment drives academic excellence and cultivates confident leaders through unparalleled programs, empowering students to pursue their passions, take initiative and thrive. Beautiful 22-acre campus in the heart of Toronto. Innovative curriculum and future-ready programming for students. Small class sizes with a focus on wellness and student agency. Award-winning Art, Music and Drama departments. —From the school Gr. JK to 12 (Girls) Liberal Arts curriculum $45,670 to $87,485 Day, Boarding 1050 students Insider reviews (8) Add to shortlist View Report	Havergal College	45670	Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Boarding Girls
Branksome Hall IN-DEPTH REPORT Toronto, Ontario Bloor Street East/Mount Pleasant Road IN-DEPTH REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only leading International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls in JK-Grade 12, developing the leaders of tomorrow through the nurturing of curiosity and critical thinking at every age. 13-acre downtown campus Athletics and Wellness Centre IB programs: JK to Grade 12 Leadership opportunities —From the school Gr. JK to 12 (Girls) Liberal Arts curriculum; International Baccalaureate $45,140 to $90,710 Day, Boarding 915 students Insider reviews (12) Add to shortlist View Report	Branksome Hall	45140	Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Boarding Girls
Sacred Heart School of Halifax IN-DEPTH REPORT Halifax, Nova Scotia IN-DEPTH REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "With a global network of schools around the world, a rich and proud history, and a strong and unique set of core values, Sacred Heart offers not just an education but an experience that is unparalleled in Nova Scotia. Rigorous academics in the Senior School, including the Advanced Placement (AP) Program. A diamond model of education that includes both co-ed and single-gender education. A robust offering of athletics, arts, debate, and extra-curricular activities at every level. As part of a network of Sacred Heart schools around the world, we offer global exchange programs. —From the school Gr. JK to 12 (Boys/Coed/Girls) Traditional curriculum $16,550 to $23,190 Day school 510 students Insider reviews (15) Add to shortlist View Report	Sacred Heart School of Halifax	16550	Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Day Day Day Boys Coed Girls
The Bishop Strachan School IN-DEPTH REPORT Toronto, Ontario Spadina/St Clair Ave W IN-DEPTH REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "The Bishop Strachan School is a leading independent JK-Grade 12 day & Boarding school for girls. Students build academic skills to thrive at university and beyond. Over $2 million available in financial assistance. Inspiring girls to be fearless and educating them to be leaders for over 150 years BSS allocates more than $2 million in financial assistance every year. Students explore their interests through co-curricular activities, academic teams and clubs. 100 per cent of the graduates in 2024 are accepted at university and are Ontario Scholars —From the school Gr. JK to 12 (Girls) Liberal Arts curriculum $43,800 to $86,000 Day, Boarding 970 students Insider reviews (16) Add to shortlist View Report	The Bishop Strachan School	43800	Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Boarding Girls
St. Clement's School IN-DEPTH REPORT Toronto, Ontario Yonge St./Eglinton Ave. IN-DEPTH REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "Our goal is for SCS students to understand learning as an outcome in and of itself. Learning that doesn't follow a straight path. And if it gets messy, that's okay, because at SCS it's safe to explore and be who you are. Girls' school, founded in 1901 Enriched and balanced academics at all grade levels Unrivaled Advanced Placement course offerings 100% university acceptance —From the school Gr. 1 to 12 (Girls) Liberal Arts curriculum $39,900 Day school 470 students Insider reviews (3) Open House: Oct 16 Add to shortlist View Report	St. Clement's School	39900	Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Girls
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School IN-DEPTH REPORT Oakville, Ontario IN-DEPTH REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "SMLS is a premier independent school for girls Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. We give our students the tools to excel in the world—and help shape it. Signature Programs in Global Citizenship, STEM & Robotics, Active Healthy Living, Arts & Design Professional Internship Customized for Each Girl (Grade 11) Focus on whole girl and student wellbeing Enriched curriculum, Advanced Placement, DELF —From the school Gr. JK to 12 (Girls) Progressive curriculum; Reggio Emilia $26,300 to $35,600 Day school 540 students Insider reviews (7) Add to shortlist View Report	St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School	26300	Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Girls

2. Schools with standard reports


Balmoral Hall School FEATURED REPORT Winnipeg, Manitoba Langside St./Westminster Ave. FEATURED REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "Recognizing each student's potential in their pursuit of excellence, we encourage progress, we develop opportunities, and we advocate belonging as they create paths that take them into uncharted territories." —From the school Gr. PS to 12 (Girls) Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate $19,000 to $73,000 Day, Boarding 500 students Insider reviews (4) Add to shortlist View Report	Balmoral Hall School	19000	Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Boarding Girls
Elmwood School FEATURED REPORT Ottawa, Ontario Buena Vista Road/Springfield Road FEATURED REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "Elmwood School is Ottawa’s leading school for girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. With high academic standards, small classes, and a supportive environment, each girl is known, challenged, and empowered to reach her" —From the school Gr. PS to 12 (Girls) Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate $18,800 to $37,650 Day school 385 students Insider reviews (6) Add to shortlist View Report	Elmwood School	18800	Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Girls
Holy Name of Mary College School Mississauga, Ontario Mississauga Rd/QEW Add to shortlist View Report "We strive to take the best aspects of Catholic teaching & interpret it in a modern context for the confident young woman of today. They are imbued with a strong work ethic, sense of purpose & a desire to change the world" —From the school Gr. 5 to 12 (Girls) Progressive curriculum $28,900 Day school 170 students Insider reviews (1) Add to shortlist View Report	Holy Name of Mary College School	28900	Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Girls
Joan of Arc Academy \| L'Academie Jeanne d'Arc Ottawa, Ontario Iris St/Woodroffe Ave Add to shortlist View Report "Empowering girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 through bilingual education." —From the school Gr. JK to 8 (Girls) Progressive curriculum $19,800 Day school 115 students Insider reviews (2) Add to shortlist View Report	Joan of Arc Academy \| L'Academie Jeanne d'Arc	19800	Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E FinancialAid Day Girls
St. Anne's School Aurora, Ontario St. John's Sideroad/Shining Hill Way Add to shortlist View Report "Girls at St. Anne's thrive in an inspirational and progressive learning environment. The school’s focus on STEM/STEAM, community giving, leadership, and wellness develops well-rounded, global-minded citizens." —From the school Gr. 5 to 12 (Girls) Traditional curriculum $46,395 Day school 305 students Add to shortlist View Report	St. Anne's School	46395	Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Girls
North Point School Calgary, Alberta 17th Ave SW/Richmond Road SW Add to shortlist View Report "In addition to academics, our focus on mentorship, hands-on learning in and outside the classroom, and character development, will allow our students to thrive academically and personally as they discover who they are." —From the school Gr. K to 12 (Boys/Coed/Girls) Progressive curriculum $15,000 to $17,000 Day school 205 students Insider reviews (4) Add to shortlist View Report	North Point School	15000	Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Day Day Boys Coed Girls
Hawthorn School Toronto, Ontario York Mills/Leslie Add to shortlist View Report "Hawthorn partners with parents to form well-rounded young women rooted in the Catholic faith. Through personalized attention, students excel in academics, leadership, and character, with exceptional university placement." —From the school Gr. NS to 12 (Coed/Girls) Liberal Arts curriculum $12,200 to $31,000 Day, Homestay 142 students Insider reviews (4) Add to shortlist View Report	Hawthorn School	12200	Grade1E Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Day Homestay Coed Girls
Trafalgar Castle School Whitby, Ontario Garden Street/Hwy. 2 Add to shortlist View Report "Whether exploring science and technology, creating art, or competing in athletics, there is nothing a Trafalgar girl can't handle." —From the school Gr. 4 to 12 (Girls) Liberal Arts curriculum; International Baccalaureate Candidate $34,000 to $86,500 Day, Boarding 240 students Insider reviews (2) Add to shortlist View Report	Trafalgar Castle School	34000	Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Boarding Girls
Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School Westmount, Quebec Mount Pleasant Avenue/Cedar Avenue Add to shortlist View Report "Located in Montreal, QC, Miss Edgar’s & Miss Cramp’s School offers a bilingual education for girls from K-12. From entrepreneurship to STEAM, our unique learning environment empowers girls to lead the way." —From the school Gr. K to 11 (Girls) Progressive curriculum $25,200 to $30,765 Day school 280 students Insider reviews (1) Add to shortlist View Report	Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School	25200	Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E FinancialAid Day Girls
Trafalgar School For Girls Montreal, Quebec Add to shortlist View Report "We believe in Girls' Education. Trafalgar offers a strong liberal arts education, a comprehensive STEAM program, a broad and dynamic athletics program and a host of leadership opportunities through clubs and activities." —From the school Gr. 7 to 11 (Girls) Progressive curriculum English certificate req $26,640 to $34,400 Day school 80 students Add to shortlist View Report	Trafalgar School For Girls	26640	Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E FinancialAid Day Girls
The Linden School Toronto, Ontario Yonge/Davenport Add to shortlist View Report "At The Linden School, we empower students to lead, think critically, and thrive in an inclusive, progressive environment. Our innovative approach to education promotes student voice, well-being, and academic excellence." —From the school Gr. JK to 12 (Girls) Progressive curriculum $28,965 to $36,271 Day school 100 students Insider reviews (3) Add to shortlist View Report	The Linden School	28965	Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Girls
Agate Private School St. Catharines, Ontario Ontario St./Welland Ave. Add to shortlist View Report "Heuristic & autodidactic, inspired by Sudbury & democratic models. Students are self-directed, and holistically empowered. Voluntary attendance, year-round calendar, agency, & consent inspire free learning. Also Forest" —From the school Gr. NS to 12 (Coed/Girls) Progressive curriculum $57 to $10,000 Day, Boarding, Homestay, eSchool 301 students Insider reviews (5) Add to shortlist View Report	Agate Private School	57	Grade1E Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E Day Boarding Homestay eSchool Coed Girls
The Study Westmount, Quebec The Boulevard/Place Braeside Add to shortlist View Report "The Study, founded in 1915, is one of Canada's premier all-girls' schools. Our bilingual mother-tongue program, experiential learning, and small classes help girls become leaders who are driven to make a difference." —From the school Gr. K to 11 (Girls) Progressive curriculum $29,450 to $33,030 Day school 390 students Insider reviews (3) Add to shortlist View Report	The Study	29450	Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E FinancialAid Day Girls
Clear Water Academy Calgary, Alberta Crowchild Trail/Flanders Ave. SW Add to shortlist View Report "Clear Water Academy, a traditional private Catholic school in Calgary, offering Jr. Kindergarten–Grade 12. Our University Prep Program has a 100% acceptance rate, forming Christian leaders who will transform society." —From the school Gr. JK to 12 (Boys/Coed/Girls) Liberal Arts curriculum; International Baccalaureate Candidate $16,060 to $20,100 Day school 493 students Insider reviews (2) Add to shortlist View Report	Clear Water Academy	16060	Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Day Day Day Boys Coed Girls

DOES YOUR CHILD WORK BEST COLLABORATIVELY, OR DOES HE LIKE TO COMPETE? Girls tend to learn best when there is co-operation; boys like to be pitted against each other.

IS YOUR CHILD A BORN READER OR DOES SHE GRAVITATE MORE TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES? Generally, boys need encouragement to sit quietly with a book.

DOES YOUR CHILD LEARN BEST BY HEARING OR SEEING OR BY DOING? While girls tend to learn from a spoken lesson, boys seem to be more experiential.

DOES YOUR CHILD SHOW AFFECTION BY CUDDLING OR BY PLAY-FIGHTING? Teachers like Stevens observe that while most girls hug and kiss, boys prefer roughhousing.

CAN YOUR CHILD FOLLOW COMPLEX INSTRUCTIONS OR DO YOU NEED TO SPELL THEM OUT ONE AT A TIME? Most girls are better at multi-tasking.

IS YOUR CHILD AN ENGAGED LISTENER OR DO YOU HAVE TO REPEAT YOURSELF? Boys tend to have shorter attention spans.

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— Liza Finlay