Private Schools in Highgate
There are 5 private schools in Highgate. Compare fees, rankings and open days.
Updated November 2026
- Schools
- 5
- Day fees
- £17,370–£32,787 / year
- Ages
- 2–18
Highgate has 5 independent schools: 5 taking primary-age pupils and 2 with a senior school or sixth form. 3 co-ed and 2 girls'. The median top day fee is £29,592 a year, above the £26,493 median across London's independent schools. The highest-ranked on the Houseroom Index is Highgate School.
By type:Prep schools (5)
Best-ranked private schools in Highgate
By Houseroom Index score
Prep and senior schools
5 prep · 2 senior or sixth form · 2 girls', 0 boys', 3 co-ed
Top senior: Highgate School, Channing School
Top prep: Avenue Pre-Prep & Nursery School, Highgate Junior School
Upcoming open days in Highgate
- Channing SchoolFri 27 Nov
- Avenue Pre-Prep & Nursery SchoolSat 16 Jan
All 5 private schools in Highgate
Avenue Pre-Prep & Nursery School
Highgate, Haringey
Co-ed2–7Day
Open day 16 Jan 2027
£17,370 – £20,010/yr
Every private school in Highgate
All 5 independent schools in Highgate, A to Z, by stage.
Prep and junior schools (3)
- Avenue Pre-Prep & Nursery SchoolCo-ed · Ages 2–7 · Day
- Channing Junior SchoolGirls · Ages 4–11 · Day
- Highgate Junior SchoolCo-ed · Ages 7–11 · Day
Senior schools and sixth forms (2)
- Channing SchoolGirls · Ages 4–18 · Day
- Highgate SchoolCo-ed · Ages 4–18 · Day
Private schools in Highgate: common questions
- What are the best private schools in Highgate?
- The highest-scoring independent schools in Highgate on the Houseroom Index are Highgate School, Avenue Pre-Prep & Nursery School, Highgate Junior School and Channing School. The index weighs exam results, destinations, inspection and value.
- What is the best private secondary school in Highgate?
- Highgate School is the top-ranked independent secondary in Highgate on the Houseroom Index, followed by Channing School.
- How much are private school fees in Highgate?
- Day fees in Highgate range from £17,370–£32,787 a year, with a median of £29,592. Fees include 20% VAT since January 2025. Lunches, uniform and trips are extra.
- How many private schools are there in Highgate?
- Houseroom lists 5 independent schools in Highgate: 5 taking primary-age pupils and 2 with a senior school or sixth form, including 2 girls' and 0 boys' schools.