Any home buyer prioritizes a terrific location and outstanding facilities. Still, those with children are under even more pressure to choose a neighbourhood that will meet the demands of their families. For many Canadians looking to buy a house, finding a neighbourhood with an excellent school district is crucial.
You can streamline your search for the finest selections throughout Ontario school districts with the help of Zoocasa’s school search tool capability, the first in-depth feature of its type, which enables customers to explore listings by school boundaries, covering elementary and secondary schools under both public and Catholic school boards. If you’ve already found the dream school for your kids, you can search for listings within that school’s district, too! The results come with ratings from the EQAO and Fraser Institute, providing an efficient way to narrow down potential schools.
“The ability to seamlessly combine the search for academia and real estate is an important one for families on the move. In the past, the process of researching schools and striving to buy in a specific location has only added a layer of stress on what is already a challenging undertaking for buyers.”
Lauren Haw, Zoocasa CEO and Broker of Record
School boundaries change often. Please confirm boundaries before making any purchasing decisions.
Churchill Meadows, Mississauga
Churchill Meadows is a suburban residential neighbourhood in the westernmost area of Mississauga. The Churchill Meadows Community Centre has everything your family needs, including a library, dance studio, gym and family-oriented events. Key streets include Thomas St, Tenth Line W, Ninth Line and Tacc Dr. Residents in this area likely attend St Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Elementary School, Ruth Thompson Middle School, McKinnon Public School or Oscar Peterson Public School. You can tap on one of these schools to find available listings within that school zone. All of these schools are highly rated between 2.9 and 3.1 out of 4.
Castle Green, Oakville
This is a golf town, home to one of Canada’s most famous golf courses, the Royal Canadian Golf Association and the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. Beautiful nature scenes surround the area, including McCraney Valley Park and Nottinghill Gate. Castle Green is situated near Kent Gardens and Sunningdale, close to Oakville Place. Schools here have larger boundaries. Key streets include North Service Rd E, Sixth Line, Upper Middle Rd E and Trafalgar Rd. Residents likely attend Oakwood Public School, St James Separate School, Pine Grove Public School, Ecole secondaire Gaetan Gervais and EEC Sainte Marie Oakville. The schools in this area are rated between 2.6 and 3.2 out of 4. Click on one of these schools to find available listings within that school zone.
Bloor West Village, Toronto
Known as a small village in a big city and BWV to locals, bustling Bloor West Village is roughly an 8-block strip offering over 400 bars, restaurants, shops, and services, including a lively nightlife scene. However, the school zones in this area and its borders are amazing! Residents likely attend St Pius X Catholic School with a 3.0 rating or Humbercrest Public School with a 2.9 rating. Along its borders are other great schools, including King George Junior Public School (2.8), Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School (3.2), and James Culnan Catholic School (2.6). Tap on one of these schools to find available listings within that zone.
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Topham Park, Toronto
Also known as “Sunshine Valley,” this is a tightly knit community of only a few hundred homes situated on quaint boulevards and pretty culs-de-sac. The park this area is named after is the home field for softball leagues of all ages! From down Victoria Park Ave, with Holland Ave and St. Clair Ave E meeting at Westview Blvd, Topham Park has multiple areas for kids to play. There are also major grocery stores and shop clusters within walking distance. East York residents in this area likely attend the prestigious 3.7-rating Victoria Park Elementary School. Schools bordering this neighbourhood include Gordon A Brown Middle School (2.9) and Selwyn Elementary School (3.2). You can tap on one of these schools to find available listings within that school zone.
Don Mills, Toronto
Don Mills is one of Toronto’s best-known and most popular neighbourhoods. The Town Square in the centre of the development serves as the focal point of this retail destination’s new urbanist appearance and feel. However, this neighbourhood is park heaven, with 22 parks and community recreation facilities. Residents likely attend Rippleton Public School (3.0) or St Bonaventure Catholic School (3.2). Just outside those boundaries are Three Valleys Public School (3.2), Norman Ingram Public School (3.1) and Denlow Public School (3.3). This neighbourhood’s perimeter consists of York Mills Rd, Don Valley Pkwy, Leslie St and Don Mills Rd. If you’d like to see homes within this area, tap on one of the schools!
Taunton, Oshawa
You’ll enjoy the magnificent undulating hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine and agricultural farms around this rural location. Some of Oshawa’s most luxurious properties may be found in Taunton, where prices are lower than in Toronto. Taunton is a fantastic place for art enthusiasts because it has hosted the Oshawa Art Association’s art festivals since 1981. At the northeastern corner of Oshawa, Taunton borders the Municipality of Clarington. Rural farmland isn’t far from the neighbourhood’s north and east boundaries. Homes are within Townline Rd N, Conlin Rd E, Wilson Rd N and Taunton Rd E. There are three schools in the boundary with a 3.0 rating, including Sherwood Public School, St John Bosco Catholic School and Maxwell Heights Secondary School. Find available listings by tapping on one of these schools.
Springdale, Brampton
This Brampton neighbourhood has been growing as a community for a few years now. As a result, there are several construction sites for further new home projects and envisioned commercial centres. You may find lakes, nature parks, conservation areas, and other significant outdoor facilities here. Springdale is an established family-oriented neighbourhood with great amenities like Rose Theatre, Springfield Square and Trinity Common Mall. Key roads capturing this area include Sandalwood Pky E, Dixie Rd, Bramalea Rd and Father Tobin Rd. Multiple schools within this area have ratings above 2.7, including Carberry Public School (2.8), Lougheed Middle School (2.8), Ross Drive P S Elementary (3.0), Countryside Village Public School (3.0) and Louise Arbour Secondary School (2.8). Find a home in this area below:
Maple, Burlington
The allure of Maple is undeniable; renowned museums and art centres meet cultural aspirations, while outdoor areas, festivals, and sporting venues satisfy leisure ambitions. Most detached and connected homes in Maple’s older neighbourhood are from the last 20 to 50 years. Living in Maple puts you near Lake Ontario and gives you quick access to Downtown Burlington. Numerous Burlington gems are within walking distance of this neighbourhood’s varied housing possibilities. The Q.E.W. (Queen Elizabeth Way/403 Highway), Q.E.W. (South to Niagara), Brant Street, Lake Ontario, and Burlington Beach are the boundaries of the Maple neighbourhood. This area features one of the highest on the list, with Ecole elementaire Renaissance sitting at a 3.5 rating. Residents likely attend Central Public School (2.8), Tom Thomson Public School (3.0), or St Johns Separate School (2.9).
Buttonville, Markham
West of the larger Unionville neighbourhood in the Canadian city of Markham is Buttonville, a suburban community formerly a police village. This neighbourhood is as cute as it sounds. The hub of Markhan’s action is Buttonville, which is situated next to two important roads on the western edge of Markham and Richmond Hill. This area is also home to the top-rated schools, including EEC Sainte Marguerite Bourgeoys Markham (3.7), Buttonville Public School (3.1), St Justin Martyr Catholic Elementary School (3.5), Coledale Public School (3.3), Unionville High School (3.1) and St Robert Catholic High School (3.0). This area definitely wins Greatest School Zones.
Start Your Search!
- Go to: www.zoocasa.com/search
- In the Search bar, type in the city that you’re interested in
- Click on the black graduation cap icon to set filters
- Current and five-year historical (where available) EQAO and Fraser ranking data for each school and the average ranking for school districts.
- Reveal school boundaries and the schools and property listings within them.
- Find school information pages, including contact information, ranking and ratings, the number of students and grade range, and an Expand function to uncover the available listings within that district.
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