Here’s the OUR KIDS guide to Christian schools in Markham—your introduction to faith-based education in one of the GTA’s fastest-growing communities. Christian schools in Markham integrate academics with spiritual formation, offering students a supportive environment that emphasizes character, values, and leadership.
On this page, we highlight private Christian schools in Markham, Ontario. This includes schools in downtown Markham, Markham Village, Thornhill, Unionville, Cedarwood, Greensborough, and Langstaff.
For more than 30 years, OUR KIDS has worked with schools and families to share trusted insights into private and independent education. On OurKids.net, you’ll find detailed school profiles, parent reviews, comparison tools, and expert resources to guide your decision. For a more thorough discussion of Christian education, including curricular approaches and areas of focus, read our guide to Christian schools.
 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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 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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 Richmond Hill, Ontario Bayview Avenue/Elgin Mills Road E "HTS (Holy Trinity School) is a co-ed school in Richmond Hill with 835 students (JK-12) offering opportunities to shape experience through comprehensive academic and student life programming." —From the school
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 Woodbridge, Ontario Kipling/Highway 7 "You belong here! At TDChristian, we celebrate each student’s unique gifts in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. With faith, learning, and belonging at our core, we engage, enfold, and empower every student." —From the school
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 Newmarket, Ontario "Grace Christian Montessori School acknowledges each child as a masterpiece of God, unleashing their potential through a holistic blend of Montessori principles, STEAM, academic excellence, and biblical teachings." —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.
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, fully funded by the government.
Many schools offer needs-based financial aid, such as bursaries or tuition relief. Other schools offer scholarships, which are awarded 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) | $15,166 to $19,788 | JK - 12 | ||
Grace Christian Montessori School | $17,900 to $18,900 | 5% | Nursery/Toddler - K | $7,560 |
Holy Trinity School | $35,520 | 2% | 6 - 12 | $5,000 |
Toronto District Christian High School | $20,100 | 18% | 9 - 12 | $4,000 |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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Wesley Christian Academy | 1988 | $0 | 100% | 450 | |
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) | 1971 | $0 | 100% | 820 | 55 |
Grace Christian Montessori School | 2024 | $0 | 131 | ||
Holy Trinity School | 1981 | $0 | 45% | 835 | 60 |
Toronto District Christian High School | 1963 | $0 | 90% | 500 | 125 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Wesley Christian Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 15 to 20 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 20 to 26 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Grace Christian Montessori School | Student-paced | Supportive | 15 to 24 | Indirect Support | ||||
Holy Trinity School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 24 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Toronto District Christian High School | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 20 to 25 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration |
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Toronto District Christian High School |
| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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Wesley Christian Academy | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | ||
Grace Christian Montessori School | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - K | |||
Holy Trinity School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 45% | ||
Toronto District Christian High School | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | 90% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Wesley Christian Academy | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
Holy Trinity School | 50% | 50% | 0% | 50% | 10% | 10% | 60% | 10% | 40% | 10% | 10% | 40% | 10% | 5% | 5% | ||
Toronto District Christian High School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
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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Wesley Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Grace Christian Montessori School | ||||||
Holy Trinity School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Toronto District Christian High School | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | 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 Markham have many of the same benefits as Christian schools in other cities. They offer a challenging and rewarding secular and religious curriculum. Students also enjoy many of the same benefits as other types of private schools, including smaller class sizes, more tailored instruction, and a wide range of extracurricular activities.
Markham is located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), in the region of York, and has a population of over 300,000. The city is home to numerous technology and life sciences companies, as well as attractions in sports, arts, and culture. Of special interest, it hosts the famous annual Markham Agricultural Fair in early fall.
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