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OUR KIDS has been guiding families through the private school search for nearly 30 years—this is our complete guide to Markham private schools.
 

Markham’s private schools serve students from preschool through Grade 10, offering Montessori, IB, faith-based, and specialty programs. Whether you’re seeking a values-based classroom, a globally minded curriculum, or structured academic support, these schools provide diverse options to match your child’s strengths and your family’s goals. Read more


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Wishing Well Schools, Markham, Ontario
Wishing Well Schools, Markham, Ontario

Markham, Ontario
Woodbine/HWY 7
 
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"Wishing Well Schools offers an accelerated, enriched curriculum in a supportive, family-focused environment, where students thrive, lead, and develop a lifelong love of learning." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 8 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum
  • $18,200
  • Day school
  • 280 students
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Wishing Well Schools 18200 Grade1E Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Day Coed
Somerset Academy, Markham, Ontario
Somerset Academy, Markham, Ontario

Markham, Ontario
Brimley Road/14th Ave South
 
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"Established in 1974, Somerset Academy is an independent, not-for-profit private school that provides education to students in JK Grades 8. Somerset Academy has an average class size of 18 students." —From the school

  • Gr. JK to 8 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum; Montessori
  • $6,425 to $16,000
  • Day school
  • 0 students
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Somerset Academy 6425 Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E FinancialAid Day Coed
Trinity Montessori School, Markham, Ontario
Trinity Montessori School, Markham, Ontario

Markham, Ontario
Woodbine/16th Avenue
 
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"Trinity Montessori School offers programs from toddler to grade 8 in Markham, Ontario. Its average class size is nine students." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 8 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum; Montessori
  • $11,000 to $13,000
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Trinity Montessori School 11000 Grade1E Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Day Coed
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA), Markham, Ontario
Peoples Christian Academy (PCA), Markham, Ontario

Markham, Ontario
Woodbine Ave/Hooper Rd
 
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"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

  • Gr. PS to 12 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum
  • $15,166 to $26,187
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Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) 15166 Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Coed
NOIC Academy, Markham, Ontario
NOIC Academy, Markham, Ontario

Markham, Ontario
McCowan Road/Denison Road
 
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"Markham, Ontario; IB School; OSSD; OSSD online credit course; NOIC ACADEMY’s annual university enrolment rate is 100% and we have 95.74% of graduates admitted by University of Toronto in 2024." —From the school

  • Gr. 9 to 12 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum; International Baccalaureate
  • $20,000 to $50,000
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NOIC Academy 20000 Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Boarding Coed
Wesley Christian Academy, Markham, Ontario
Wesley Christian Academy, Markham, Ontario

Markham, Ontario
McCowan Road/Highway 7
 
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"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

  • Gr. NS to 8 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum
  • $6,000 to $15,000
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Wesley Christian Academy 6000 Grade1E Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E FinancialAid Day Coed
Town Centre Private Schools, Markham, Ontario
Town Centre Private Schools, Markham, Ontario

Markham, Ontario
Kennedy Road/Steeles Avenue
 
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"Located in Markham, Ontario, Town Centre Private Schools is an IB Continuum World School offering a Montessori Pre-School program, IB Elementary School, High School and optional IB Diploma Programme." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 12 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum; International Baccalaureate
  • $4,790 to $21,250
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Town Centre Private Schools 4790 Grade1E Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E Day Coed
Trillium School, Markham, Ontario
Trillium School, Markham, Ontario

Markham, Ontario
14th Ave/Kennedy
 
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"Trillium School is a private school that offers programs from pre-school to grade twelve in Markham with Montessori-based kindergarten." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 12 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum; Montessori
  • $11,500 to $17,500
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Trillium School 11500 Grade1E Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Day Boarding Coed
Yip’s Music & Montessori School, Markham / Unionville, Ontario
Yip’s Music & Montessori School, Markham / Unionville, Ontario

Markham / Unionville, Ontario
Brimley Road/14th Ave
 
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"Founded in 1990, Yip's Montessori Program caters to children from 1.5 to 5 years old. Yip's campuses are located in Markham and Unionville." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to SK (Coed)
  • Montessori approach
  • $4,680 to $5,760
  • Day school
  • 0 students
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Yip’s Music & Montessori School 4680 Grade1E Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E FinancialAid Day Coed
Royal Cachet Montessori and Private Schools, Markham / Stouffville, Ontario
Royal Cachet Montessori and Private Schools, Markham / Stouffville, Ontario

Markham / Stouffville, Ontario
Woodbine Ave/Major Mackenzie Dr E
 
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"Royal Cachet has authentic Montessori programs for infants to grade 6 in our healthy and safe environments. We focus on the Language & Math areas of the Montessori Curriculum & encourage our students to grow and succeed." —From the school

  • Gr. NS to 6 (Coed)
  • Montessori curriculum
  • $9,200 to $15,500
  • Day school
  • 400 students
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Royal Cachet Montessori and Private Schools 9200 Grade1E Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E FinancialAid Day Coed
J. Addison School, Markham, Ontario
J. Addison School, Markham, Ontario

Markham, Ontario
Woodbine Av./Hwy 7
 
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"Character at the core sets apart J. Addison School. Our goal is to build successful well-rounded individuals guided by our core values—Respect, Kindness, and Manner." —From the school

  • Gr. K to 12 (Coed)
  • Liberal Arts curriculum
  • $18,000 to $48,000
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J. Addison School 18000 Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Boarding Coed
Unionville College, Unionville, Ontario
Unionville College, Unionville, Ontario

Unionville, Ontario
Kennedy Road/16th Avenue
 
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"UC offers year-ahead advanced programs from pre-school to Grade 12. We blend high standards for academic success with the social and emotional development of the individual child." —From the school

  • Gr. PS to 12 (Coed)
  • Traditional curriculum; Montessori
  • $17,250 to $21,150
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Unionville College 17250 Grade2E Grade3E Grade4E Grade5E Grade6E Grade7E Grade8E Grade9E Grade10E Grade11E Grade12E Grade13E Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E Day Coed
Vaughan College Private School, Vaughan / Woodbridge, Ontario
Vaughan College Private School, Vaughan / Woodbridge, Ontario

Vaughan / Woodbridge, Ontario
 
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"At Vaughan College instructions are embedded with strategies appropriate to the students' unique needs. We develop students' confidence and their urge to do better, which results in a high university acceptance rate." —From the school

  • Gr. 9 to 12 (Coed)
  • Liberal Arts curriculum
  • $570 to $36,000
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Vaughan College Private School 570 Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Homestay eSchool Coed
Merit College, Markham / North York, Ontario
Merit College, Markham / North York, Ontario

Markham / North York, Ontario
Don Mills Road/York Mills Road
 
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"For over a decade, Merit College has been helping thousands of talented students from local communities and around the world reach their full potential and gain admission to top universities." —From the school

  • Gr. 9 to 12 (Coed)
  • Progressive curriculum
  • $12,000 to $50,000
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Merit College 12000 Grade14E Grade15E Grade16E Grade17E FinancialAid Day Homestay Coed

 

 

Explore Markham private school rankings to compare schools.
What are the types of private schools in Markham?

Private schools here include Montessori, International Baccalaureate (IB), faith-based, and specialty programs. Some focus on specific educational philosophies like Montessori, Waldorf, or Reggio Emilia, while others emphasize advanced academics such as the IB program. Many also offer preschool programs to support early learning.

What are the benefits of private education in Markham?

Parents choose Markham private schools for reasons such as:

How do I choose a private school in Markham?

When selecting a school, consider your child’s learning style, academic needs, and extracurricular interests. Schedule visits, attend open houses, and speak with administrators and current families to understand each school’s culture and teaching philosophy. Exploring Markham school listings on OUR KIDS can help you compare options efficiently.

How much does private school cost in Markham?

Tuition varies depending on grade level, facilities, and program type. While some specialized schools have higher fees due to advanced programs and smaller classes, others remain more affordable while still offering strong academics and extracurriculars. Many schools also offer scholarships or bursaries to help families manage costs.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many Markham private schools are there?
There are 14 Markham private schools that are Our Kids trusted members.

How much is tuition at Markham private schools?
Tuition fees for Markham private schools range from $7,400 to $55,275 per year with an average tuition of $17,304 per year.

What’s the largest school?
Of the Markham private schools, the largest is Town Centre Private Schools with 1000 students in Grades 12 to Nursery/Toddler.

Are Markham private schools good?
We interviewed both parents and students. You can read reviews about Markham private schools on this page.

Is there a private school expo where I can meet with Markham private schools?
Yes. You can meet with private schools and education experts at the Our Kids Private School Expos held every year in September and October. These events are designed for both parents and students. Find event details and ticket info here.

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