Welcome to the York Catholic District School Board

About York Catholic:

Serving one of the fastest growing areas in North America, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) operates in the Regional Municipality of York, located in the Greater Toronto Area.

With 85 Elementary and 16 Secondary schools across the Region’s nine municipalities, (Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Whitchurch-Stouffville, and King Township), the YCDSB works to support and inspire our approximately 53,000 students and their families through an innovative curriculum of Catholic Education rooted in Gospel values.

As one of the top-performing school boards in Ontario, our more than 5,000 dedicated instructional staff are committed to building a strong community of lifelong learners, guided by a commitment to critical thinking, inclusion, and active social responsibility.

Mission and Vision

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.