Discover the OUR KIDS guide to Christian schools in Alberta—your resource for exploring faith-based education across the province. Christian schools in Alberta combine strong academics with spiritual formation, offering students an environment that encourages character development, leadership, and lifelong values.
Below, we highlight private Christian schools in Alberta, including schools in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Banff.
For more than 30 years, OUR KIDS has partnered with schools, educators, and families to provide trusted insights into what makes each program unique. On OurKids.net, you can explore detailed profiles, parent reviews, comparison tools, and expert resources to help guide your decision. For a more complete overview of Christian education, including curriculum details and teaching approach, visit our guide to Christian schools.
 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 be a great way to find the right school for your child. The Calgary private school expo allows you to speak with many private schools, some of which are Christian schools all in the same place. Find a Christian school near you.
The cost of Christian schools in Alberta is, on average, lower than the cost of other private schools in the province. In fact, Alberta Christian schools are also on the lower side of private school tuition in general. In Alberta, the only public Christian schools are Catholic institutions, which are fully funded by the government.
Many private Christian schools offer needs-based financial aid, such as bursaries or tuition relief. Some faith-based schools also provide scholarships, which are awarded on merit—for example, for academic achievement, athletic performance, or other talents. You can learn more about both needs- and merit-based financial aid in our dedicated guide.
Below, you’ll find the range of tuition costs for Christian schools in Alberta:
| 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 |
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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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Sending your child to a Christian school in Alberta allows them to take part in an enriched educational experience—often providing much more than a secular or non-denominational school can offer.
Many parents of students in Christian schools in Alberta value the strong sense of community these schools create. Shared values foster a close-knit environment for both parents and children, and this communal spirit encourages meaningful involvement from everyone.
Christian schools offer a full academic program while also giving students a strong foundation in faith, character, and the traditions of Christian life. In addition to the core curriculum, private Christian schools typically include required courses in religion, reflecting the values of their denomination or tradition.
These faith-based schools welcome students of all backgrounds. While the education is delivered through the lens of Christian values, students often come from diverse traditions and experiences. What faith-based schools provide is an enhanced curriculum that integrates academics with values, ethics, character development, and spiritual growth.
Above, you’ll find a detailed list of Christian schools in Alberta, including Catholic schools. Click through the profiles to learn more about each option.
Across the province—in cities such as Calgary and Edmonton—private Christian schools in Alberta combine rigorous academics with a strong Christian studies program. They not only provide students with an excellent overall education, but also create a welcoming community for families, reinforcing values both inside and outside the classroom.
Alberta, a western Canadian province bordering British Columbia and Saskatchewan, is the country’s fourth-most populous province. Its capital is Edmonton, and its largest city is Calgary. Alberta is well known for its natural resources, particularly the oil sands, and also has a growing economy supported by agriculture and technology.
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