We’ve taken a look at the best performing private schools in Scotland, according to the Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide 2024.
The guide includes the Top 10 independent secondary schools in Scotland based on Higher results. Four Edinburgh schools made the list.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see which ones. Regional Rank denotes position in Scotland, while National Rank denotes UK-wide placing.

1. The best performing private schools in Scotland
We’ve taken a look at the best performing private schools in Scotland, according to the Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide 2024. Photo: Third Party

2. St Mary's Music School
Where: 25 Grosvenor Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 5EL. Regional rank: 1. National rank: 1. Photo: Third Party

3. Glasgow Academy
Where: Colebrooke Street, Glasgow G12 8HE. Regional rank: NA. National rank: 2. Photo: Third Party

4. George Heriot's School
Where: Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9EQ. Regional rank: 3. National rank: 2. Photo: Third Party