What are the Private School Options in Winnipeg?

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BY Scott Moore | January 16, 2026

In Manitoba, students and families have access to a wide range of K–12 education options. In this post, we break down the main private education options as well as some alternatives within the public system:

  • Private Schools

  • Home Schooling

  • French Education

  • Hockey Academies

  • Bilingual Programming

If you are looking to figure out which school division you are in, find out here.

Private School Options

Below is the a list of the most-asked about private schools, for a full list of options, please consult: https://mfis.ca/schools/

For families seeking an independent school with day and boarding options: St. John’s-Ravenscourt School (SJR) is one of Winnipeg’s most established choices.

  • New student tuition: K–5 at $29,390; Grades 6–12 at $30,060.

  • Returning student tuition: K–5 at $26,390; Grades 6–12 at $27,060.

For families seeking a Catholic, single-gender environment: St. Paul’s High School and St. Mary’s Academy are great choices.

  • St. Paul’s High School: Jesuit, all-boys school for Grades 9–12 with tuition of $9,200.

  • St. Mary’s Academy: Catholic, all-girls school for Grades 9–12 with tuition of $9,100, plus sibling discounts of $500 for the second student and $700 for the third. 

For families seeking an all-girls independent school offering both day and boarding programs: Balmoral Hall provides education from Nursery to Grade 12.

  • Day school tuition: Ranges from $18,750 to $23,750, depending on grade.

For families looking for Christian education from Kindergarten through Grade 12: Linden Christian School, Faith Academy, Calvin Christian School, and Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute (MBCI) are available.

  • Linden Christian School: Offers Christ-centred education for students in K–12.

  • Faith Academy: Provides Bible-based, Christ-centred education for K–12 with tuition of $2,500 for one student, $4,375 for two, and $5,000 for three or more children.

  • Calvin Christian School: Serves K–12 Christian families (tuition varies).

  • MBCI: Grades 5–12 with a Christ-centred, Anabaptist approach. Tuition is $8,895 (regular rate) or $8,295 for families who are members of a Manitoba Mennonite Brethren church. 

For families interested in a Punjabi/English bilingual environment: Dasmesh School serves Nursery through Grade 10.

  • Early years tuition: $2,750 for part-time nursery or KG; $5,150 for full-time nursery; $3,750 for full-time KG.

  • Grades 1–4: $2,750

  • Grades 5–8: $3,150

  • Grades 9–10: $6,250

  • Sibling discounts (Grades 1–10): $1,150 for the second child and $850 for the third.

 

For families wanting a Jewish education: Gray Academy of Jewish Education offers K–12 education.

  • Tuition: $14,000 for the first and second child; $9,500 for each additional child.

 

For families interested in a high school experience linked to a university setting: The University of Winnipeg Collegiate offers Grades 9–12 programming on the U of W campus.

  • Tuition: $9,150 for new and returning students.

Home Schooling

Home Schooling: Parents can choose to educate their children at home, following provincial guidelines and registering through Manitoba Education. Information can be found at here.

French Eduction

Single-Track French (DSFM): The Division scolaire franco-manitobaine is a public school division that provides fully French-language education across Manitoba, serving students whose first language or primary home language is French.

Hockey Academies

For families with kids who are passionate about hockey, there are a number of hockey academies where students can focus on developing their skills while attending school; three that I’m familiar with are: Starbuck Hockey Academy (in Starbuck), Churchill Hockey Academy (in Winnipeg), and RINK Hockey Academy (in Oak Bluff off McGillivray).

These academies are designed for middle school and high school students and allow kids to combine their education with regular on-ice and off-ice hockey development. This can be a good option for players who are looking for more training or enjoy being on the ice during the day.

Bilingual Programming

There are a variety of non-English/French bilingual programs in Manitoba. These vary by school division and are offered within the public education system.

Winnipeg School Division offers: Cree, Filipino, Ukrainian, Hebrew, Ojibwe and Spanish

Seven Oaks School Division offers: Filipino, Ojibwe, Punjabi, and Ukrainian

River East Transcona School Division offers: German and Ukrainian

As you can see, Manitoba offers a variety of private and alternative education options for students and families. It is best to consult with individual schools for up-to date information and if there are any other questions, send me an email at: scott@themooregroup.ca

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