Choosing the right elementary school is one of the biggest factors for families when deciding where to buy a home in London, Ontario. Every year I speak with buyers relocating to London (or within the city) who want to know which neighbourhoods are close to the top-ranked schools and what areas offer the best opportunities for their kids. So to help, I put together the list! London has many excellent elementary schools across both the Thames Valley District School Board and the London District Catholic School Board, but some schools consistently rank higher based on test scores.
John Dearness Public School in London’s Hazelden neighbourhood takes the top spot across both boards based on the latest Fraser Institute test score data with a 9.8 score (almost perfect!).
Last year, I looked at school rankings and many of you reached out with questions on home prices in each area. It varies drastically, and a highly ranked school can make a huge difference when it comes to demand for families with school-aged children. As always, please reach out directly if I can ever help find you the perfect home in the right catchment area.
Below are the most recent Fraser Institute rankings for elementary schools in London, Ontario. These rankings are based on standardized testing results and provide a helpful starting point for families comparing schools across the city. While rankings are only one piece of the puzzle when choosing a school, they can be a useful guide when exploring neighbourhoods and deciding where to begin your home search. As a parent myself, I always recommend chatting with other parents and asking others with first-hand experience before making such a big decision. I know I did!
Top Elementary Schools in London, Ontario
A FEW NOTES: To help differentiate between school boards, I’ve broken down the rankings by Public and Catholic Elementary Schools in London Ontario based on the Fraser Institute’s data. You will also notice that several schools have the exact same ranking score so I’ve listed more than 20 public elementary schools to account for this (and added a * beside the number to show there is a tie happening). There have also been some schools with name changes in recent years and I have tried to use the modern name in all cases. Please send me a message if there are any discrepancies you see as I would like this to be as accurate as possible to help other parents. You can message me or text me at 226-977-2348 at any time with questions.
Top Ranked Public Elementary Schools
Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB)
| Rank | School | Score | Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Dearness Public School | 9.8 | Hazelden |
| 2* | Jack Chambers Public School | 8.8 | Uplands |
| 3* | Sir Arthur Currie Public School | 8.8 | Foxfield |
| 4 | Old North Public School | 8.7 | Old North |
| 5 | West Oaks French Immersion | 8.6 | Oakridge |
| 6 | Masonville Public School | 8.4 | Masonville |
| 7* | Lambeth Public School | 8.1 | Lambeth |
| 8* | Orchard Park Public School | 8.1 | Orchard Park |
| 9 | University Heights Public School | 8.0 | University Heights |
| 10 | St. Georges | 7.9 | Old North |
| 11* | Byron Southwood Public School | 7.8 | Byron |
| 12* | Byron Northview Public School | 7.7 | Byron |
| 13* | Byron Somerset Public School | 7.7 | Byron |
| 14* | Stoney Creek Public School | 7.7 | Stoney Creek |
| 15* | Clara Brenton Public School | 7.7 | Byron |
| 16 | Northridge Public School | 7.6 | Northridge |
| 17 | Riverside | 7.5 | Oakridge |
| 18 | Cedar Hollow Public School | 7.3 | Cedarhollow |
| 19* | Woodfield French Immersion | 7.0 | Woodfield |
| 20* | Louise Arbour French Immersion | 7.0 | Carling |
| 20* | Westmount | 7.0 | Westmount |
Top Ranked Catholic Elementary Schools
London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB)
| Rank | School | Score | Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. George | 9.1 | Byron |
| 2. | St. John | 7.9 | Hyde Park |
| 3. | Frère André | 7.7 | Southcrest |
| 4. | St. Theresa | 7.6 | Byron |
| 5.* | St. Rose of Lima | 7.5 | Westmount |
| 6.* | St. Jude | 7.5 | Westmount |
| 7.* | Notre Dame | 7.3 | Oakridge |
| 8.* | St. Paul | 7.3 | Huntington |
| 9. | St. Martin | 7.2 | Wortley Village (Old South) |
| 10. | Blessed Kateri | 7.1 | Sunningdale |
| 11. | St. Nicholas | 6.9 | Riverbend |
| 12.* | St. Anthony | 6.8 | White Oaks |
| 13.* | St. Catherine of Siena | 6.8 | Sunningdale |
| 14. | St. Marguerite d’Youville | 6.5 | White Hills |
| 15. | Ste-Jeanne-d’Arc | 6.0 | Huron Heights |
| 16. | Sir Arthur Carty | 5.8 | White Oaks |
| 17. | Saint-Jean-de-Brébeuf | 5.6 | Summerside – Jackson |
| 18. | St. Sebastian | 5.4 | Glen Cairn |
| 19. | St. Anne’s | 5.2 | Huron Heights |
| 20. | St. Mark | 5.0 | Northridge |
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Phil Bailey is a top Realtor® in London Ontario with HouseSigma Inc. Brokerage. As your real estate agent, he provides outstanding customer service to his clients and he’s always available by phone, text, or email.
SOURCE to the data from the Fraser Institute.