2025 Montreal secondary school comparison
School rankings, explained for real family decisions.
Compare highly rated secondary schools across Greater Montreal, understand what the scores measure, and consider admission, language, programs and student fit before building your shortlist.
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How to interpret the numbers
The table is useful for academic comparison, but it is not an official Quebec government ranking and should not be treated as a complete measure of school quality.
Data basis
The overall rating draws heavily on standardized results in French, English, mathematics and science, together with selected student-progress indicators.
What it can show
It can help families identify schools with consistently strong measured academic results and compare changes over time.
What it cannot show
It does not fully measure school climate, teaching relationships, student well-being, special support, program fit or admissions accessibility.
Highest-rated Greater Montreal schools
Selected schools from the 2025 report
The list below highlights Greater Montreal schools appearing among the highest provincial ratings. Equal provincial ranks indicate tied scores.
| Provincial rank | School | Municipality | 2024 rating | 2023 rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collège Saint-Louis | Montréal | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| 1 | École internationale de Montréal | Westmount | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| 1 | Jean-de-Brébeuf | Montréal | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| 1 | Jean-Eudes | Montréal | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| 1 | Saint-Nom-de-Marie | Montréal | 10.0 | 9.8 |
| 1 | Pasteur | Montréal | 10.0 | 9.7 |
| 1 | Sainte-Anne de Lachine | Montréal | 10.0 | 9.6 |
| 10 | Sainte-Marcelline | Montréal | 9.9 | 9.5 |
| 12 | Charlemagne | Montréal | 9.8 | 9.7 |
| 12 | Beaubois | Montréal | 9.8 | 9.5 |
| 15 | Collège Laval | Laval | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| 15 | École d’éducation internationale | Laval | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| 15 | Lucille-Teasdale | Brossard | 9.6 | 9.2 |
| 15 | The Study | Westmount | 9.6 | 9.2 |
| 19 | Ali Ibn Abi Talib | Montréal | 9.5 | 8.8 |
Source: Fraser Institute, Report Card on Quebec’s Secondary Schools 2025. Ratings shown are for the 2023-2024 academic year; the comparison column reports the prior year. This is a selected Greater Montreal list, not the complete provincial table.
Compare like with like
Three different school searches
Families should separate school categories before drawing conclusions from a single score.
Private schools
Often require an application, entrance examination, interview or prior academic record.
- Check tuition and additional fees
- Review admissions deadlines
- Compare curriculum and school culture
- Plan exam preparation early
Selective public programs
PEI, enriched and other special programs may select students even when the school itself is public.
- Confirm catchment and eligibility
- Check tests, lotteries or applications
- Review transportation requirements
- Compare program intensity
Regular public schools
Neighbourhood schools may offer strong teaching, support and activities that are not visible in a ranking.
- Verify the assigned school by address
- Review available concentrations
- Ask about student support
- Consider daily commute and fit
Beyond the table
Questions that matter more than one ranking position
A difference of a few tenths on a rating does not tell you whether a child will feel supported, challenged and able to sustain the daily demands of a particular school.
Language fit
Can the student learn confidently in the school’s principal language?
Program fit
Does the school offer the academic, arts, sports or enrichment pathway the student needs?
Admission realism
Do current grades and skills support a realistic application strategy?
Student support
What academic, language and learning-support services are available?
Daily commute
Will travel time leave enough energy for study, activities and family life?
School environment
Does the teaching culture and level of pressure suit the student’s personality?
Sec 1 planning
A practical preparation timeline
Exact dates vary by school. The purpose of this timeline is to reduce last-minute pressure and help families build a balanced application plan.
Explore
Identify school types, language options and programs. Strengthen core reading, writing and mathematics.
Assess
Build a shortlist, complete diagnostic work and begin structured admission preparation where needed.
Prepare
Consolidate academic skills, practise timed work and learn school-specific examination formats.
Apply
Track deadlines, submit applications, complete tests and interviews, and maintain strong school performance.
College HC preparation
Turn research into an academic plan
College HC supports Greater Montreal families in person at Saint-Laurent and provides live online instruction throughout the region.
Private and selective-school admission
Structured preparation aligned with Quebec admission expectations and the student’s actual starting level.
- Diagnostic assessment
- French, mathematics and English preparation
- Timed mock examinations
- Interview preparation where applicable
Ongoing academic development
Support for families who want stronger foundations, better grades and readiness for future provincial examinations.
- Year-round small groups
- Private tutoring
- Online and in-person formats
- Regular parent feedback
Questions from parents
School ranking FAQ
Is this an official Quebec government ranking?
No. The table uses the Fraser Institute’s 2025 report. Quebec government education dashboards provide official indicators, but the government does not present this page’s overall ranking.
Why do several schools share the same rank?
Schools with the same overall rating may be tied. The provincial rank therefore does not always advance by one position from one row to the next.
Should private and public schools be compared directly?
Use caution. Admissions selection, student populations, program structures and access rules differ. Compare similar school types and examine more than the overall score.
Does a 10.0 score guarantee admission or future success?
No. It describes selected measured outcomes for a particular academic year. Admission depends on each school’s process, and student success depends on fit, effort, support and many other factors.
How early should preparation begin?
Families can begin researching in Grade 4. Students targeting competitive Sec 1 admission often benefit from assessment and structured preparation during Grade 5 and the following summer.