We absolutely love Toronto. We think it's one of the best cities to live in, in the world. We also have some of the best schools in the city. One thing for sure is that I am extremely passionate about education. I know there are a lot of parents who think just like me and so I will be taking a look at the best schools in Toronto, and ranking them.
A couple of great resources when determining the quality of schooling are the Fraser Institute, and the EQAO results. Using these two factors, I have compiled a list of the "Top 10" schools in Toronto (Elementary & Secondary).
If you are considering purchasing a home in Toronto and wish to learn more about the schools then please contact us.
Top 10 Elementary Schools (Toronto District School Board – Fraser Institute Rankings 08-09)
| RANK | SCHOOL | FRASER (/10) | ENG. | MATH | NEIGHBORHOOD |
| 1* | Denlow Public School | 10 | A+ | A+ | TBC |
| 2* | Seneca Hill Public School | 10 | A+ | A+ | TBC |
| 3* | Hillmount Public School | 10 | A | A+ | TBC |
| 4* | Kennedy Public School | 10 | B | B | TBC |
| 5* | Blythwood Junior Public School | 10 | A+ | A+ | TBC |
| 6* | Crestview Public School | 10 | B | A- | TBC |
| 7** | David Lewis Public School | 9.8 | A- | A | TBC |
| 8** | Oriole Park Junior School | 9.8 | A- | A | TBC |
| 9*** | John Ross Robertson Junior Public School | 9.7 | A+ | A+ | TBC |
| 10*** | Summit Heights | 9.7 | A | A | TBC |
* Joint first place on amitandroy.com list – FI ranked 1st out of 2742 rated schools.
** Joint second place on amitandroy.com list – FI ranked joint 25th out of 2742 rated schools.
*** Joint third place on amitandroy.com list – FI ranked joint 33rd out of 2742 rated schools.
Top 10 Secondary Schools (Toronto District School Board – Fraser Institute Rankings 08-09)
| RANK | SCHOOL | FRASER (/10) | ENG. | MATH | NEIGHBORHOOD |
| 1 | Etobicoke School of the Arts | 8.8 | A+ | A- | TBC |
| 2 | North Toronto Collegiate Institute | 8.7 | A+ | N/A | TBC |
| 3 | Leaside High School | 8.6 | A+ | N/A | TBC |
| 4 | Earl Haig Secondary School | 8.4 | A+ | C+ | TBC |
| 5 | Ursula Franklin Academy | 8.2 | A+ | N/A | TBC |
| 6 | Humberside Collegiate Institute | 8.2 | A+ | C | TBC |
| 7 | Malvern Collegiate Institute | 8.2 | A+ | C+ | TBC |
| 8 | Lawrence Park Collegiate | 8.1 | A+ | D- | TBC |
| 9 | Richview Collegiate Institute | 7.9 | A+ | C | TBC |
| 10 | Agincourt Collegiate Institute | 7.9 | A+ | B | TBC |
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Thanks for a great chart. Would love to see a comparison between Public and Private Schools – some schools charge as much as $30k/year for tuition, but do they really have better students, or just better facilities.
Gratus, thanks for the comment! That’s a very good question. I’ll see if I can do some research regarding private schools but my opinion on the matter is that some of these public schools are extremely good. Save that monthly expense for private schools and put it toward your mortgage. Just my 2 cent!!
Hi Amit
This an excellent article, thanks.
Just wanted to know if you had an updated similar comparison, for 2011?
Hi Zia,
Thank you so much for the kind words! The update is coming – I have been told toward the end of March for the Elementary School stat’s, and toward the end of April for the Secondary school stat’s. Stay Tuned!
-Amit
My nephew is coming soon and he will be in Grade 7. What schools will you recommend around the area of St. George Street and Bloor St. West, Toronto. He is on the tp 1% of his school in the Phil. Thanks you. Please respond to my email. Thanks.