Western Canada's Oldest Independent Day and Boarding School

Founded in 1820, St. John’s-Ravenscourt School (SJR) is a university-preparatory day and boarding school for boys and girls. As one of Canada’s leading Kindergarten to Grade 12 independent schools, SJR has a reputation for excellence and a consistent tradition of national and international achievements.


Academic Excellence

Creative Expression

Active Healthy Living

Social Responsibility

  • 14

    Individual World Champions in debating

  • 100%

    university
    acceptance

  • 1:4

    Residence staff / boarding student ratio

  • 75

    co-curricular clubs

  • 41

    years longest serving faculty member

  • 1820

    Founding year

  • $775,000

    in scholarships & financial awards were offered to the Class of 2018

  • 59

    Athletic Teams in 12 Sports
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Nestled on the banks of the Red River, SJR boasts a beautiful 23-acre campus and some of the very best facilities of any independent school in Canada and beyond. Register for an Open House or book a School Tour and discover what makes SJR so special.
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St. John's-Ravenscourt

400 South Drive
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
R3T 3K5 - VIEW MAP
SJR is proud to be accredited and affiliated with several local, national and international educational organizations.
St. John’s-Ravenscourt School was founded in 1820 principally to serve the children of the Selkirk settlers. By 1834 there were forty students, evenly split between boys and girls. SJR has inevitably grown and changed over the years since, though its success throughout has been unimpeachable. We have graduated 18 Rhodes scholars, for example, and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II granted patronage and established a scholarship in her name in 1981. Today the programs are as strong as our reputation. A strong academic program is paired with an equally strong attention to the values of stewardship, ethical leadership, and excellence in all areas of academic, social and athletic life.