Here’s the OUR KIDS guide to Christian schools in Edmonton—your starting point for exploring faith-based education that combines academic excellence with spiritual development. Edmonton Christian schools provide a supportive community where students can grow in character, leadership, and service while building a strong foundation of values and learning.
On this page, we discuss private Christian schools in Edmonton, Alberta. This includes Christian schools in downtown Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Beaumont, Ridgewood, Strathcona, Westmount, Garneau, Glenora, Allendale, Cloverdale, and Dovercourt.
For nearly 30 years, OUR KIDS has partnered with schools, families, and educators to provide trusted insights into what makes each program unique. On OurKids.net, you’ll find verified profiles, authentic reviews, comparison tools, and expert resources to help guide your decision. For a more thorough guide to Christian education, including a detailed discussion of curricular approach and benefits, see our guide to Christian schools. Below, you can also check out our list of private Christian schools in Edmonton to find the right fit near you.
 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 help you find the right school for your child. The Calgary private school expo allows you to speak with lots of different private schools, including some Christian schools all in one place. Find a Christian school near you.
The cost of Edmonton Christian schools is generally lower than that of other private schools in Edmonton. These schools are also on the lower end of private school tuition in general. In Edmonton, the only public Christian schools are Catholic, which are fully funded by the government.
Many Christian schools provide needs-based financial aid, such as bursaries or tuition relief. Some schools also offer scholarships based on merit, for example, in academics or athletics. Learn more about needs- and merit-based financial aid in our dedicated guide.
Below, you’ll find the range of costs for private Edmonton 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 |
Legend:
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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, including Catholic schools, in Edmonton offer many advantages. They provide a warm, welcoming community for students and their families, sharing similar beliefs, values, and interests. For students, this can create a fulfilling school experience and a strong foundation in Christian faith and theology.
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