On this page, we cover private Christian schools in Brampton, Ontario. This includes Christian schools in downtown Brampton, Bramalea, Caledon, Gore Meadows, Heart Lake, Mount Pleasant, Credit Valley, Central Park, and Northgate.
For a more detailed guide to Christian education, including an extensive discussion of curricular approach and benefits, read our Christian school guide. You can also find a list of private Christian schools in Brampton below, and filter them for several features.
These are the leading schools that Our Kids editors have covered most extensively so far, providing detailed insights and thorough analysis of their programs, student life, and more.
"We strive to take the best aspects of Catholic teaching & interpret it in a modern context for the confident young woman of today. They are imbued with a strong work ethic, sense of purpose & a desire to change the world
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Burlington, Ontario King Road/North Service Road "BCA provides a transformative JK-8 education, blending Christian faith, values, and academic excellence. Our nurturing environment, diverse programs, and dedicated faculty inspire each student’s passion and potential." —From the school
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Caledon, Ontario "Brampton Christian School in Caledon, Ontario, offers an academic-based, JK to Grade 12 program, with average class sizes from 18 to 24 students and a one-student tuition cost of $12, 650." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Hurontario/Queensway "Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School in Mississauga offers Casa Montessori programs for children a ged 2.5 to 6. Before- and after-school care and summer camps also available." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario ""Alderwood Academy nurtures the heart, mind, and soul of every child through holistic education rooted in love, culture, and Catholic values—where learning becomes a joyful journey."" —From the school
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Caledon, Ontario "JJCS' globally-promoted curriculum is designed to help students perform and accelerate at their level and pace. Students are not held back nor passed through the school system beyond their skill level." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario "Guiding Light Academy is a Catholic private elementary school in Streetsville, Mississauga. We offer an enriched curriculum for JK, SK and Grades 1 to 8. We are located just minutes away from the Streetsville Go Station." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Dundas St. W/Erin Mills Pkwy "We will do whatever it takes to ensure every student has success. With our flexible support and guidance, our students overcome their challenges. They develop the confidence to make mistakes – and learn from them." —From the school
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Oakville, Ontario Lakeshore/Third Line "Oakville Christian School is committed to instilling confidence in young lives during their formative years, and cultivating in its students solid Christian character traits and values." —From the school
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Mississauga, Ontario Lakeshore road/Southdown road "Rooted in Christian values, Meadow Green Christian Academy combines academic rigor, personal attention, and a safe, nurturing environment to empower each student’s unique potential." —From the school
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Burlington, Ontario "Willowbrook Heights: Teaching students how to learn so they can master anything—intellectually curious, practically skilled, and grounded in strong character. Join us in shaping thinkers and doers for a changing world." —From the school
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"SMLS is a premier independent school for girls Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. We give our students the tools to excel in the world—and help shape it.
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"Appleby College in Oakville is recognized globally as one of Canada's leading independent schools. Breadth, excellence, innovation and caring are the characteristics that define the essence of the Appleby experience.
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Private school expos are a great way to begin your school search. We have annual private school expos in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, and Halton-peel. Our expos allow you to ask questions of lots of different private schools, all in one place. Often, some of these schools are faith-based schools, including Christian schools. 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 Brampton is, on average, lower than the cost of other private schools in Brampton. It’s also on the lower side of private school tuition in general. In Brampton, 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 Brampton:
Tuition (day school) | Students receiving financial aid | Grade eligibility for financial aid | Avg. aid package size (annual) | |
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Holy Name of Mary College School | $25,300 to $26,200 | 15% | 5 - 12 | $1 |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | $25,180 to $32,310 | 9% | ||
Appleby College | $43,090 to $52,310 | 20% | 7 - 12 | $31,250 |
Burlington Christian Academy | $13,850 | 25% | JK - 8 | $3,920 |
Meadow Green Christian Academy | $18,490 |
Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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Holy Name of Mary College School | 2008 | $0 | 90% | 170 | 21 |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | 1891 | $0 | 74% | 540 | 39 |
Appleby College | 1911 | $0 | 32% | 810 | 135 |
Burlington Christian Academy | 1975 | $0 | 90% | 160 | 16 |
Brampton Christian School | 1977 | $0 | 80% | 670 | 48 |
Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School | 2000 | $0 | 100% | 24 | 6 |
Alderwood Academy | 2024 | $0 | 99% | 7 | 1 |
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | 2017 | $0 | 80% | 7 | 0 |
Guiding Light Academy | 2007 | $0 | 90% | 100 | |
Vianney Academy | 2012 | $0 | 55 | 5 | |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | 1982 | $0 | 90% | 305 | 31 |
Meadow Green Christian Academy | 1995 | $0 | 100% | 101 | 10 |
Willowbrook Heights | 2022 | $0 | 90% | 35 | 6 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Holy Name of Mary College School | Progressive | Accelerated | Rigorous | No support | Heavy integration | |||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Progressive | Reggio Emilia | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | No support | |||
Appleby College | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 12 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Burlington Christian Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Supportive | 8 to 22 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Brampton Christian School | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 to 24 | Withdrawal Assistance | Medium integration | ||
Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School | Standard-enriched | 10 to 15 | No support | |||||
Alderwood Academy | Montessori | Waldorf | Student-paced | Supportive | 5 to 12 | No support | Light integration | |
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | Traditional | Student-paced | Rigorous | Indirect Support | Medium integration | |||
Guiding Light Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 5 to 16 | No support | Heavy integration | |
Vianney Academy | Progressive | Student-paced | Supportive | 8 to 12 | Special needs school | Medium integration | ||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 18 | No support | Heavy integration | ||
Meadow Green Christian Academy | Traditional | Montessori | Accelerated | Rigorous | 10 to 12 | No support | Medium integration | |
Willowbrook Heights | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Supportive | No support | Light integration |
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Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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Holy Name of Mary College School | Day: Nov 30, 2022 | 5 - 12 | 90% | ||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Day: Nov 5, 2024 | JK - 12 | 74% | ||
Appleby College | Day: Oct 31, 2022 Boarding: rolling | 7 - 12 | 32% | ||
Burlington Christian Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
Brampton Christian School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 80% | ||
Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School | 100% | ||||
Alderwood Academy | Day: rolling | 99% | |||
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 80% | ||
Guiding Light Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
Vianney Academy | Day: rolling | SK - 12 | |||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 90% | ||
Meadow Green Christian Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 8 | 100% | ||
Willowbrook Heights | Day: rolling | 7 - 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 Name of Mary College School | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | |||||||||
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||
Appleby College | 50% | 29% | 38% | 26% | 13% | ||||||||||||
Burlington Christian Academy | 90% | 90% | 0% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | ||||||
Brampton Christian School | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||
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Alderwood Academy | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||
Guiding Light Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | ||||||
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||
Meadow Green Christian Academy | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||
Willowbrook Heights | 90% | 90% | 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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Appleby College | 20% | 27% | 30% | 8% |
Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
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Holy Name of Mary College School | Discovery Math | Inquiry | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Creative |
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | |||
Appleby College | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Communicative | Creative |
Burlington Christian Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Brampton Christian School | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Traditional | Equal Balance | Communicative | Equal Balance |
Shepherd Montessori Private Catholic School | ||||||
Alderwood Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Jehovah Jireh Christian School | Traditional Math | Expository | Traditional | Perennialism | Equal Balance | Creative |
Guiding Light Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Vianney Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | We don't offer Foreign Languages | Creative |
Oakville Christian School (OCS) | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Pragmatism | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Meadow Green Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Willowbrook Heights | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Perennialism | We don't offer Foreign Languages | 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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Brampton Christian schools, like Christian schools in other cities, provide a strong religious education. They usually have at least one or two required religion courses a term. Also, some of these schools infuse their secular courses with a faith-based perspective, which many students find stimulating and rewarding. That said, these schools provide students with a very strong grounding in all secular subjects.
Brampton is a suburban city in Canada with a population of over 500,000. It's located in the Greater Toronto Area, at the seat of the Peel Region. Brampton is the third largest city in the Greater Toronto Area and ninth largest in Canada.
Around 50% of Brampton's population claims a Christian denomination. The largest is Catholicism, followed by Protestantism. Other notable religions represented in Brampton include Judaism, Sikhism, Hindhuism, and Islam.