Here’s the OUR KIDS guide to Christian schools in Richmond Hill—your resource for exploring faith-based education in this growing York Region community. Christian schools in Richmond Hill combine academics with spiritual formation, creating an environment where students can strengthen both their knowledge and their values.
On this page, we feature private Christian schools in Richmond Hill, Ontario. This includes schools in Elgin Mills, Yongehurst, Richvale, Oak Ridges, Carrville, Quaker, Jefferson, and Temperanceville.
For more than 30 years, OUR KIDS has helped families make informed decisions about private and independent education. On OurKids.net, you’ll find verified school profiles, parent reviews, comparison tools, and expert articles to guide your search. For a more complete overview of Christian education, including curriculum and approach, see our guide to Christian schools.
 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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 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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 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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 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 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.
The cost of Christian schools in Richmond Hill is, on average, lower than the cost of other private schools in the city. These schools are also generally on the lower side of private school tuition in general. In Richmond Hill, the only public Christian schools are Catholic, which are fully funded by the government.
Many schools offer needs-based financial aid, such as bursaries or tuition relief. Some also provide scholarships, which are awarded based on merit in areas such as 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 | $35,520 | 2% | 6 - 12 | $5,000 |
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 |
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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Holy Trinity School | 1981 | $0 | 45% | 835 | 60 |
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) | 1971 | $0 | 100% | 820 | 55 |
Grace Christian Montessori School | 2024 | $0 | 131 | ||
Wesley Christian Academy | 1988 | $0 | 100% | 450 | |
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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Holy Trinity School | Progressive | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 24 | 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 | ||||
Wesley Christian Academy | Traditional | Accelerated | Rigorous | 15 to 20 | 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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| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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Holy Trinity School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 45% | ||
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 100% | ||
Grace Christian Montessori School | Day: rolling | Nursery/Toddler - K | |||
Wesley Christian Academy | Day: rolling | 100% | |||
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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Holy Trinity School | 50% | 50% | 0% | 50% | 10% | 10% | 60% | 10% | 40% | 10% | 10% | 40% | 10% | 5% | 5% | ||
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
Wesley Christian Academy | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||
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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Holy Trinity School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Grace Christian Montessori School | ||||||
Wesley Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
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 Richmond Hill, like all private Christian schools, offer a rigorous secular curriculum. Combined with a strong focus on Christian studies and theology, these schools can provide a challenging yet rewarding education that prepares students well for future academic pursuits.
Some schools are Catholic, while others are Baptist. All provide a solid faith-based education.
Richmond Hill is a northern suburb of Toronto and has experienced rapid population growth in recent years, making it one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities. The area is home to the world-renowned David Dunlap Observatory, the largest telescope in Canada, as well as numerous parks and recreational spaces.
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