On this page, we cover private Christian schools in Richmond Hill, Ontario. This includes Christian schools in Elgin Mills, Yongehurst, Richvale, Oak Ridges, Carrville, Quaker, Jefferson, and Temperanceville.
For a more complete guide to Christian education, including a detailed discussion of curriculum and approach, see our Christian school guide. You can also find a list of Christian schools in Richmond Hill below.
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.
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Holy Trinity School (est. 1981)
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, lead by our incredible faculty and staff. View profile |
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$32,214
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Toronto District Christian High School (est. 1963)
Woodbridge, Ontario 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. It's where you belong! View profile |
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$18,600 to $24,000
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Wesley Christian Academy (est. 1988)
Markham, Ontario 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! View profile |
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$11,600 to $14,150
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Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) (est. 1971)
Markham, Ontario Early Learning Centre to Grade 12. Discipline. Character. Respect. Complete your child's academic and spiritual foundation. Discover why PCA students excel! View profile |
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$13,060 to $22,550
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Richmond Hill Christian Academy (est. 1996)
Richmond Hill, Ontario 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! View profile |
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$9,900 to $12,500
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Private school expos are a great way to find out about prospective schools for your child. The Toronto private school expo is our biggest one: it allows you to speak with more than 70 private schools, all in one place. Often, many Christian schools and other faith-based schools exhibit at this expo. 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.
The cost of Christian schools in Richmond Hill is, on average, lower than the cost of other private schools in Richmond Hill. It’s also on the lower side of private school tuition in general. In Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill:
| Tuition (day school) | Students receiving financial aid | Grade eligibility for financial aid | Avg. aid package size (annual) | |
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Holy Trinity School | $32,214 | 2% | SK - 12 | $5,000 |
Toronto District Christian High School | $15,810 | 9 - 12 | ||
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) | $13,060 to $16,200 | JK - 12 |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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Holy Trinity School | 1981 | $6 | 45% | 800 | 57 |
Toronto District Christian High School | 1963 | 90% | 425 | 106 | |
Wesley Christian Academy | 1988 | 100% | 350 | ||
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) | 1971 | 100% | 750 | 50 | |
Richmond Hill Christian Academy | 1996 | 100% | 300 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Holy Trinity School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 24 | 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 | ||
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 20 to 26 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Richmond Hill Christian Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 15 to 25 | Indirect Support | Light integration |
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| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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Holy Trinity School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 45% | ||
Toronto District Christian High School | Day: rolling Homestay: rolling | 9 - 12 | 90% | ||
Wesley Christian Academy | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | ||
Richmond Hill Christian Academy | Day: rolling | 100% |
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% | |||
Toronto District Christian High School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||||||
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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 | 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 |
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 |
Richmond Hill Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | Audio-Lingual | Receptive |
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 Richmond Hill, like all private Christian schools, have a rigorous secular curriculum. When combined with their strong focus on Christian studies and theology, this can make school very challenging. It can also make it very rewarding, and prepare students well for future education.
Some of these schools are Catholic schools, and some are Baptist schools. They all provide a strong faith-based education.
Richmond Hill is a suburb of Toronto, located at the northern end of the city. In recent years, its population has seen a huge upsurge. In fact, it has one of the fastest growing populations in Canada. The town is home to the world-renowned David Dunlop Observatory telescope, the largest in Canada. It also has lots of beautiful parks and recreation areas.
