On this page, we cover private Christian schools in Markham, Ontario. For a more thorough discussion of Christian education, including detailed coverage of curricular approaches and focus, read our Christian school guide.
You can also find our list of Christian schools in Markham below. This includes Christian schools in downtown Markham, Markham Village, Thornhill, Unionville, Cedarwood, Greensborough, and Langstaff.
There are lots of private Christian schools in Canada. For instance, there are Christian schools in Toronto, Ontario, Edmonton, and Calgary. These schools vary in terms of their religious curriculum, extracurriculars, and approach to Christian study and Bible study. The schools below reflect this diversity. You can filter them for a wide range of features.
Richmond Hill, Ontario Bayview Avenue/Weldrick Road "Christ is the center of Richmond Hill Christian Academy. To know Him and to make Him known is our mission while at the same time, preparing the next generation for academic excellence in His service is our goal!" —From the school
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Markham, Ontario Woodbine Ave/Hooper Rd "Early Learning Centre to Grade 12. Discipline. Character. Respect. Complete your child's academic and spiritual foundation. Discover why PCA students excel!" —From the school
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Woodbridge, Ontario Kipling/Highway 7 "Each student is unique. Why be just a number when you can be valued for who you are? We enfold, engage and empower every student in a safe, friendly, and supportive learning community. You belong here!" —From the school
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Markham, Ontario McCowan Road/Highway 7 "Wesley Christian Academy offers programs from Toddler to Grade 8 in Markham. As we are a Christian school, we share our beliefs with all our students but we warmly welcome families from ALL faiths and backgrounds!" —From the school
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Richmond Hill, Ontario "HTS offers a remarkable opportunity for students from JK-12 to shape their own experience through our comprehensive academic and co-curricular programming, led by our incredible faculty and staff." —From the school
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Private school expos allow you to research lots of different private schools, all in one place. The Toronto private school expo is our biggest one: it allows you to speak with more than 70 private schools. This expo often contains several Christian schools and other faith-based schools. Find a Christian school near you.
Another great resource in your school search is the Our Kids parent discussion forum. The forum is an ideal place to discuss options and debate topics related to Christian education.
School name | Date | Location |
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Toronto District Christian High School | October 10, 2024 6:30 am | TDChristian High School 377 Woodbridge Avenue Woodbridge ON |
The cost of Christian schools in Markham is, on average, lower than the cost of other private schools in Markham. It’s also on the lower side of private school tuition in general. In Markham, the only public Christian schools are Catholic—schools fully funded by the government.
Many schools offer needs-based financial aid, such as bursaries or tuition relief. Other schools offer scholarships, which are given based on merit—for instance, in academics or athletics. You can learn more about needs- and merit-based financial aid in our dedicated guide.
Below, you’ll find the range of costs for private Christian schools in Markham:
Tuition (day school) | Students receiving financial aid | Grade eligibility for financial aid | Avg. aid package size (annual) | |
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Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) | $13,060 to $16,200 | JK - 12 | ||
Toronto District Christian High School | $19,340 | 9 - 12 | ||
Holy Trinity School | $32,214 | 2% | SK - 12 | $5,000 |
Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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Richmond Hill Christian Academy | 1996 | 100% | 300 | ||
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) | 1971 | 100% | 800 | 53 | |
Toronto District Christian High School | 1963 | 90% | 425 | 106 | |
Wesley Christian Academy | 1988 | 100% | 400 | ||
Holy Trinity School | 1981 | $6 | 45% | 830 | 59 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Richmond Hill Christian Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 15 to 25 | No support | Light integration | ||
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 20 to 26 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Toronto District Christian High School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 18 to 22 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Wesley Christian Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 15 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Holy Trinity School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 24 | No support | Medium integration |
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Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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Richmond Hill Christian Academy | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | ||
Toronto District Christian High School | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | 90% | Oct 10, 2024 | |
Wesley Christian Academy | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
Holy Trinity School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 45% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Holy Trinity School | 50% | 50% | 50% | 10% | 10% | 60% | 10% | 40% | 10% | 10% | 40% | 10% | 5% | 5% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
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Richmond Hill Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | Audio-Lingual | Receptive |
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Toronto District Christian High School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Wesley Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Holy Trinity School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Student council | School newspaper | Yearbook | Radio club | Photograph club | Art club |
Choir | Band | Dance club | Yoga club | Drama club | Debate club |
Chess club | Math club | Science club | Robotics club | Computer club | Environmental club | Outdoor club | Community service |
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Badminton | Baseball | Basketball | Cricket | Equestrian | Football | Golf | Gymnastics | Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | Rowing | Rugby | Soccer | Softball | Squash | Swimming | Tennis | Track and Field | Volleyball | Wrestling |
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Private Christian schools in Markham have many of the same benefits as Christian schools in other cities. They offer a challenging and rewarding secular and religious curriculum. They also have many of the same benefits as other types of private schools. These benefits include smaller classes, more tailored instruction, and lots of extracurricular activities.
Markham is located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), in the region of York. It has a population of over 300, 000. Markham has a lot of technology and life sciences companies. It also numerous attractions, in sports, arts, and culture. Of special interest, it hosts the famous annual Markham agricultural fair in the early fall.