About York Catholic
The York Catholic District School Board serves one of the fastest growing areas in North America: the Regional Municipality of York, located in the Greater Toronto Area.
We have schools in each of the Region’s nine area municipalities: Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Whitchurch-Stouffville, and the Township of King.
Our more than 5,000 dedicated instructional staff members serve over 54,000 students.
Currently, we have 87 elementary schools and 16 secondary schools, with new schools opening yearly.
Mission Statement
Guided by Gospel Values and Catholic Virtues, in partnership with home and Church, we educate and inspire all students to reach their full potential in a safe and caring environment.
Vision Statement
Our students will become creative and critical thinkers who integrate Catholic Values into their daily lives, as socially responsible global citizens.
Why Catholic School?
Catholic schools adhere to all Ministry of Education requirements, and the curriculum is enhanced by Gospel Values and Catholic Virtues, which are embedded in all learning.
York Catholic District School Board is one of the top-performing school boards in Ontario. The key to the success of our Catholic schools is the school-home-parish relationship. Students develop spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially. York Catholic District School Board is guided by 7 core values which include: Catholicity, Excellence, Equity, Fiscal Responsibility, Inclusion, Integrity, and Respect. These Core Values reflect our commitment to inspiring all students to reach their full God-given potential.
At York Catholic, we hold high expectations for students. We offer a wide range of athletics, co-curricular activities and opportunities to volunteer in the school and community.
Ontario's Publicly Funded Catholic Schools: 175 Years of Success (pdf)