A Guide To South Etobicoke Schools

Etobicoke has the benefit of being a region in Toronto with some high-quality schools to its reputation.

With exceptional academic programs, first-class facilities, and plenty of extracurricular opportunities exploring a wide array of subjects, Etobicoke schools are a major reason why more families move here.

Here are some of the best elementary schools in South Etobicoke, giving parents plenty to consider when moving across Toronto.

Alderwood

Lanor Junior Middle School

One of the smaller schools in the South Etobicoke area with roughly 300 students, Lanor JMS is part of the Steam program (science, technology, and math with art included). Servicing mostly the immediate diverse area they are joined by students from Sir Adam Beck Junior School starting in Grade 6.

450 Lanor Ave. | Learn More Here

St. Ambrose Catholic School

The Catholic Christian based school has enrolment from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. Having been through a couple of expansions, the Alderwood school continues to grow with the influx of new families moving to the area.

20 Coules Court | Learn More Here

Sir Adam Beck Junior School

Sir Adam Beck Junior School offers dual-track Early French Immersion and English programs from kindergarten to fifth grade. The school is a partner in the Alderwood Centre with the Toronto Public Library, Toronto Parks and Recreation, and the Alderwood Daycare. At Sir Adam Beck Junior School, students gain academic proficiency, build self-confidence, and gain an understanding of social responsibility.

544 Horner Ave. | Learn More Here

Mimico

George R. Gauld Junior School

The small school located in Mimico Village and services grades JK to 5. Children get to benefit from the attention everyone gets due to the smaller scale of the school. Early Adventures Daycare also shares space with the school offering a one stop drop off/pickup point for parents.

200 Melrose Ave. | Learn More Here

David Hornell Junior School

David Hornell Junior School is a JK-5 facility originally built in 1961 in Mimico and close to Lake Ontario. Another very diverse Etobicoke school, a lot of families moving to South Etobicoke enjoy knowing there are families like them and, at the same time, unlike them collaborating and learning from one another at schools like David Hornell.

32 Victoria St. | Learn More Here

John English Junior Middle School

John English Junior Middle School is another JK-8 school and is located on Mimico Avenue. The original John English Junior Middle school was built as a one-room brick building in 1884, since having moved and become one of Etobicoke’s most impressive multi-faceted learning environments. Serving over 900 students of several different languages, John English has an auditorium, cafeteria, gymnasium, and many other specialized learning environments. French Immersion is available from JK to Grade 8.

95 Mimico Ave. | Learn More Here

St. Leo’s 

Currently the students are being bussed to the old Christ the King location in Long Branch. A new building on the original site will be constructed and hopefully open for 2023. The school will have a variety of play areas as well as a hard surface area and teaching garden. French Immersion is available from Jk-Grade 8.

165 Stanley Ave. | Learn More Here

New Toronto

Second Street Junior Middle School

Located in New Toronto, Second Street Middle School offers JK to Grade 8 with early French Immersion entry. The school completed renovations in 1996 and features a large fenced off park with playground. Before and after school programs are available as well as YMCA daycare programs.

71 Second Street | Learn More Here

Seventh Street Junior School

One of the smaller schools in Etobicoke, Seventh Street JS has been operating in New Toronto for a century from Jk to Grade 5. Before and after school program as well as daycare programs are available in collaboration with LCCC.

101 Seventh Street | Learn More Here

Twentieth Street Junior School

Twentieth Street Junior School has been serving Etobicoke since 1920, with a rich history and a location overlooking Lake Ontario. In addition to in-class education, this school is also close to community recreation facilities including the Gus Ryder Pool and Master Card Centre Arena. Twentieth Street Junior School is a great school for newcomers to the area looking for quality education.

3190 Lake Shore Blvd. West | Learn More Here

St. Josaphat 

Previously located in Long Branch, St. Josaphat relocated to the New Toronto neighbourhood in 2017. The school follows Eastern Rite traditions with the Ukrainian language being interwoven with its teachings. Students Grade 1 – 8 spend 1/2 hour each today learning the Ukrainian language.

110 Tenth Street | Learn More Here

Long Branch

James S. Bell Junior Middle Sports and Wellness Academy

The Long Branch school promotes the development of a healthy and active lifestyle through grades from JK to Grade 8. The schools belief is to encourage students to appreciate physical activity which can ultimately lead to better learning. Daily physical activity is practiced.

90 Thirty First St. | Learn More Here

The Holy Trinity Catholic School

Bordering between Long Branch and New Toronto, The Holy Trinity Catholic School is situated on the beautiful grounds of Colonel Sam Smith Park. The school focusses on the three A’s: Athetics, Academics and The Arts. Built in 2018 the newly constructed building houses the amalgamated schools of Christ the King and St. Teresa. Enrolment is from JK to Grade 8.

6 Colonel Sam Smith Park Drive | Learn More Here

These are just a few of the schools for families moving to South Etobicoke to know about and there are more. Etobicoke is home to more than 70 elementary schools. To read more about specific schools you can visit the Toronto District School Board Website and the Toronto Catholic School Board website. 

**please note that living in school boundary does not guarantee placement**

➤ Want to learn more about South Etobicoke? Have a look at our Guide to Living in South Etobicoke.