Peel Region school rankings 2026: the parent’s guide to top schools, city by city
Fraser ratings for public and Catholic schools in every Peel city, the private schools families shortlist, and how to make sure your new address goes to the school you want.
By Inderpal Sidhu · Updated October 2026 · 9 min read
Hi, I’m Inderpal. Parents ask me the same question every week: “Which Peel Region neighbourhoods have the best schools, and how do I make sure we actually get in?” This guide answers both, city by city, with the latest Fraser Institute ratings for public and Catholic schools, the independent schools families shortlist, and the checks I do before any family offers on a home.
A note from Inderpal
Moving for a school is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. You are not just buying a house, you are choosing your kids’ friends, their walk to class and the next ten years of mornings. My job is to make sure the school you fall in love with is the school your address actually goes to. I check every home against the board’s locator, I tell you about holding schools and program boundaries before you offer, and I never pressure you to rush. Call or text me anytime at 647-338-6875.
How to read these rankings (kindly)
The ratings below come from the Fraser Institute’s latest Ontario report cards, published at compareschoolrankings.org. Elementary schools are rated on Grade 3 and Grade 6 EQAO reading, writing and math results (3,052 schools ranked, released January 2026). Secondary schools are rated on Grade 9 math and the Grade 10 literacy test (747 schools ranked). Ratings are out of 10.
Please read them kindly. A rating measures test results, not how happy or safe a child is, how good the teachers are, or how much a school helps kids who need extra support. Many great schools sit in the 6 to 8 range. Use the rating as a starting point for your list, then visit.
Top schools in Peel Region, city by city
Mississauga
The highest-rated high school here is John Fraser SS (8.8/10, #29 of 747 in Ontario). For the younger years, Kenollie PS leads at 10.0/10. 23 rated public and Catholic schools here score 8 or higher.
Top-rated elementary schools
| School | Type | Rating /10 | Ontario rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenollie PS | Public | 10.0 | #1 of 3,052 |
| St Rose of Lima Separate School | Catholic | 9.7 | #42 of 3,052 |
| St John of the Cross School | Catholic | 9.5 | #56 of 3,052 |
| École élémentaire Horizon Jeunesse | French Public | 9.3 | #74 of 3,052 |
| St Edmund Separate School | Catholic | 9.2 | #88 of 3,052 |
Top-rated secondary schools
| School | Type | Rating /10 | Ontario rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fraser SS | Public | 8.8 | #29 of 747 |
| The Woodlands SS | Public | 8.3 | #52 of 747 |
| St Joseph SS | Catholic | 8.2 | #65 of 747 |
Neighbourhoods, prices and commute: Mississauga real estate guide · moving to Mississauga
Brampton
The highest-rated high school here is École secondaire Jeunes sans frontières (7.8/10, #111 of 747 in Ontario). For the younger years, Our Lady of Lourdes CES leads at 8.6/10. 4 rated public and Catholic schools here score 8 or higher.
Top-rated elementary schools
| School | Type | Rating /10 | Ontario rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes CES | Catholic | 8.6 | #182 of 3,052 |
| ÉÉC Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc | French Catholic | 8.3 | #260 of 3,052 |
| Sacred Heart Separate School | Catholic | 8.1 | #313 of 3,052 |
| St Brigid School | Catholic | 8.0 | #351 of 3,052 |
| École élémentaire Carrefour des Jeunes | French Public | 7.8 | #447 of 3,052 |
Top-rated secondary schools
| School | Type | Rating /10 | Ontario rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| École secondaire Jeunes sans frontières | French Public | 7.8 | #111 of 747 |
| Holy Name of Mary SS | Catholic | 7.2 | #178 of 747 |
| North Park SS | Public | 7.2 | #178 of 747 |
Neighbourhoods, prices and commute: Brampton real estate guide · moving to Brampton
Free school-zone home list
Tell me the school. I’ll send homes inside its boundary.
Name the school (or two), your budget and timing. I check every address on the school board’s own locator before I send it to you, so you are not guessing from a listing description.
Caledon (incl. Bolton)
The highest-rated high school here is Mayfield SS (7.2/10, #178 of 747 in Ontario). For the younger years, Macville PS leads at 9.6/10. 1 rated public and Catholic schools here score 8 or higher.
Top-rated elementary schools
| School | Type | Rating /10 | Ontario rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macville PS | Public | 9.6 | #51 of 3,052 |
| Alton PS | Public | 7.9 | #392 of 3,052 |
| St John the Baptist ES | Catholic | 7.4 | #643 of 3,052 |
| SouthFields Village (Elementary) | Public | 6.7 | #1,062 of 3,052 |
| Holy Family School | Catholic | 6.7 | #1,062 of 3,052 |
Top-rated secondary schools
| School | Type | Rating /10 | Ontario rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield SS | Public | 7.2 | #178 of 747 |
| Humberview SS | Public | 6.6 | #294 of 747 |
| St. Michael CSS | Catholic | 5.6 | #453 of 747 |
Neighbourhoods, prices and commute: Caledon real estate guide · moving to Caledon
Private and independent schools in Peel Region
These independent schools write EQAO tests and were rated in the latest Fraser report cards:
| School | City | Level | Rating /10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khalsa Community School | Brampton | Elementary | 10.0 |
| Al-Ameen | Brampton | Elementary | 10.0 |
| Khalsa School Malton | Mississauga | Elementary | 10.0 |
| Safa & Marwa Islamic School | Mississauga | Elementary | 10.0 |
| Al-Manarat Heights | Mississauga | Elementary | 10.0 |
| Olive Grove School | Mississauga | Secondary | 9.4 |
| ISNA High School | Mississauga | Secondary | 8.9 |
Many well-known independent schools do not take part in EQAO testing, so Fraser does not rate them. Families often shortlist these too:
- Mentor College, Mississauga (JK–12)
- St. Jude's Academy, Mississauga (elementary and secondary)
- Rotherglen School, Mississauga (elementary)
- Toronto French School, Mississauga campus, Mississauga (elementary)
Every school listed here appears in Ontario’s official list of private schools. Tuition, entrance tests and waitlists vary a lot, so check each school’s website and visit. Buying near a private school does not affect admission, but a shorter drive matters for years.
How to register: forms, documents and deadlines
Here is everything you need to actually get your child into the school, straight from each board. Registration happens after you have a firm deal or lease, because every board asks for proof of your new address. If you are buying, your agreement of purchase and sale usually counts, so you can often register before closing day.
Kindergarten: Kindergarten is a free, two-year program. JK is for children who turn 4 by December 31, and children must start school in September of the year they turn 6. (Ontario.ca)
Peel DSB (public)
Register for school · Kindergarten registration · French Immersion · Specialty programs (IB, AP, arts) · Boundary reviews and planning
Bring these documents
- Online registration with documents uploaded, then originals shown at the school
- Proof of age
- Proof of address
- Immunization record (reported to Peel Public Health)
- Proof of citizenship or immigration status
French Immersion: French Immersion starts in Grade 1 (Extended French in Grade 7). It is by application with random selection, not first-come, and there is no sibling priority. Info nights run in November.
Specialty programs: Regional Learning Choice programs (IB, arts, skilled trades and more) start in Grade 9, with elementary programs from Grade 6. Applications for 2027–28 run November 3–24, 2026.
Dufferin-Peel Catholic DSB
Register for school · Kindergarten registration · Secondary registration · French Immersion · Specialty programs (IB, AP, arts) · Boundary reviews and planning
Bring these documents
- Originals: proof of age (birth certificate or passport)
- Proof of citizenship or PR status
- Original Catholic baptismal certificate (child and/or parent)
- Immunization records
- 2 proofs of address (property tax, utility, real estate document, Government of Canada form)
- Proof of English Separate School Support
Who can attend: Elementary admission is for Catholic children or children of a Catholic parent (original baptismal certificate), plus English Separate School support.
French Immersion: French Immersion starts in Grade 1 as a regional program by online application, with random selection if it is full.
Specialty programs: Regional IB, AP, Arts, STEM, Sports, Bakery programs and an all-girls school.
French-language schools: Children of French-language rights holders (Section 23) are admitted. Other families meet with an admission committee, which includes a French-language assessment. Viamonde admission · MonAvenir registration · Ontario: French-language education
Private schools run their own admissions: usually an online application and fee, an entrance assessment or interview, and report cards, often a year ahead for popular grades. Apply early and ask about waitlists.
Dates to put in your calendar: kindergarten registration mostly opens in January, French Immersion windows run November to February, and high school specialty program (IB, arts, AP) applications are mostly due in November. Moving mid-year? You can register any time once you have proof of address.
Buying in a school zone: my 7-step checklist
- Check the exact address on the board’s school locator, not the listing. Boundaries follow streets, and two sides of one street can go to different schools. I do this for every home before I send it.
- Look at both the public and Catholic schools. In Ontario both are publicly funded. Catholic boards may ask for baptism or parish information at registration, so check the board’s rules.
- Ask about “holding schools”. In fast-growing areas a full school can send new families to another school until space opens.
- Program boundaries are different. French Immersion, IB, AP, gifted and arts programs often draw from a wider area and many need an application or audition. Schools marked † below take students that way.
- French-language boards (Viamonde, MonAvenir) have admission rules based on French-language rights. Check before you count on them.
- Call the board before your conditions expire and keep the answer in writing. Boundaries are reviewed and can change.
- Visit the school. A rating is a test-score summary. Ask about class sizes, clubs, special education support and the feel of the place.
Check any address with the school board
- Peel DSB (public)
- Dufferin-Peel Catholic DSB
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde (French public)
- CSC MonAvenir (French Catholic)
Free school-zone home list
Tell me the school. I’ll send homes inside its boundary.
Name the school (or two), your budget and timing. I check every address on the school board’s own locator before I send it to you, so you are not guessing from a listing description.
More school guides: York Region · Durham Region · Halton Region · Toronto · GTA overview
FAQ
What is the best high school in Peel Region?
In the latest Fraser Institute report card, the highest-rated secondary school in Peel Region that takes students by address is John Fraser SS (Mississauga) at 8.8 out of 10. Ratings measure test results only, so visit the schools on your shortlist.
Which Peel Region elementary schools are rated 10 out of 10?
Kenollie PS (Mississauga). These are public and Catholic schools; some independent schools also scored 10.
Does buying a home guarantee a spot at the school?
No. Living in the boundary gives you the right to register at your home school, but a full school can direct new students to a holding school, boundaries can change, and specialty programs need an application. Check the exact address with the board before you remove conditions.
How do I check which school an address goes to?
Use the school board’s own locator with the exact address, for both the public and Catholic board, then call the board to confirm. Do not rely on the listing description. I do this for every home I send to clients.
What documents do I need to register my child?
Most boards ask for proof of age (birth certificate or passport), proof of address (an agreement of purchase and sale, property tax bill or lease plus a utility bill), immigration status if born outside Canada, and immunization records. Catholic boards also ask for a Catholic baptismal certificate for the child or a parent. Each board’s list is on this page.
Are Catholic schools free in Ontario?
Yes. Catholic elementary and secondary schools are publicly funded in Ontario. Boards may ask for baptism or parish information at registration, so check the board’s admission rules.
Questions? Call, text or WhatsApp me. I answer personally.
Call or text 647-338-6875Sources
Fraser Institute: Report Card on Ontario’s Elementary Schools
Fraser Institute: Report Card on Ontario’s Secondary Schools
Fraser Institute school rankings (compareschoolrankings.org)
Ontario Data Catalogue: public school list (board for each school)
Ontario Data Catalogue: private school list
Peel DSB (public) school locator
Dufferin-Peel Catholic DSB school locator
General information only, not legal, tax or mortgage advice. Rebate and lending rules change; confirm with a real estate lawyer, mortgage professional and the CRA before you sign. Inderpal Sidhu, Salesperson, HomeLife Silvercity Realty Inc., Brokerage.