Here’s the OUR KIDS guide to Christian schools in Calgary—your starting point for exploring faith-based education that integrates academics with spiritual growth. Calgary Christian schools provide a supportive community where students can develop both intellectually and morally, with programs that encourage character, leadership, and a strong sense of purpose.
Private Christian schools in Calgary, Alberta are discussed and listed below. This includes Christian schools in the Downtown West End, Crescent Heights, Mount Royal, Bridgeland, Riverside, Renfrew, Beltline, Eau Claire, and Mayland.
For nearly 30 years, OUR KIDS has connected with families, students, and educators to share insights on what makes each school distinct. On ourkids.net, you’ll find verified school profiles, authentic parent reviews, comparison tools, and expert resources to guide your decision. For a more complete guide to Christian schools, including a detailed discussion of curriculum and benefits, check out our Christian school guide.
 Calgary, Alberta Crowchild Trail/Flanders Ave. SW "Clear Water Academy, a traditional private Catholic school in Calgary, offering Jr. Kindergarten–Grade 12. Our University Prep Program has a 100% acceptance rate, forming Christian leaders who will transform society." —From the school
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 Calgary, Alberta 162 Ave SW/24 St SW "Glenmore Christian Academy (GCA) is a private school in Calgary with specialist educators in academics, arts, and athletics. Our mission is to Teach Truth, Inspire Excellence, Experience Christ and Serve through Love." —From the school
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Private school expos can be a great way to find out about a school. The Calgary private school expo is one of our biggest. In this expo, you can speak with many private Christian schools, and other private schools—all in the same place. Find a Christian school near you.
The cost of Calgary Christian schools is, on average, lower than the cost of other private schools in Calgary. It’s also on the lower side of private school tuition in general. In Calgary, the only public Christian schools are Catholic schools fully funded by the government.
Many Christian schools in Calgary offer needs-based financial aid, such as bursaries or tuition relief. Other schools provide scholarships, which are awarded based on merit—whether in academics, athletics, or other achievements. 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 Calgary Christian schools:
| Tuition (day school) | Students receiving financial aid | Grade eligibility for financial aid | Avg. aid package size (annual) | |
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Clear Water Academy | $16,060 to $19,100 | 20% | 1 - 9 | $5,000 |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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Clear Water Academy | 1995 | $0 | 31% | 493 | 35 |
Glenmore Christian Academy | 1980 | $0 | 50% | 1020 | 93 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Clear Water Academy | Liberal Arts | International Baccalaureate Candidate | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | |
Glenmore Christian Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 20 to 25 | No support | Medium integration |
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Glenmore Christian Academy |
| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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Clear Water Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 31% | ||
Glenmore Christian Academy | Day: rolling | K - 9 | 50% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Clear Water Academy | 85% | 50% | 40% | 40% | 50% | 40% | 40% | 20% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 75% | 10% | 0% | |||
Glenmore Christian Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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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Clear Water Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Glenmore Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Pragmatism | Communicative | 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 Calgary offer kids a great foundation in Christian studies. Kids learn about the Bible through close scriptural study. They also learn about traditional Christian values and how to apply them to their lives through their behaviour and actions. Calgary Christian schools also tend to offer a very strong secular education.
Calgary is a city on the west coast of Canada. It's the biggest in the province of Alberta and is located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. The city offers its citizens numerous opportunities for cultural advancement, including a wonderful Centre for Performing Arts, Philharmonic Orchestra, Jubilee Auditorium, and the famous annual Calgary Stampede. Additionally, Calgary hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics.
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