This article will help you find out how the best Vaughan elementary schools rank against one another. If you’re looking for secondary and high schools, don’t worry we got you covered here. We know that choosing a school is stressful, but luckily we’ve got all of this information to make it easier on you.

The rankings here come from the Fraser Institute, an organization that’s been assessing public school performance in Ontario for 20 years. We encourage you to look at each individual school’s performances when comparing them with one another as well – because sometimes low scores can be a product of factors like teaching special needs students or taking on more enrollees who speak languages other than English (which means their exam results won’t always compare). While these fluctuations may not indicate lower quality education altogether across town at your target location; rather just particular instances within specific classrooms.

Without further ado , let’s get started with the comparison chart, then we’ll dive deeper into the top public, catholic and francophone elementary schools within Vaughan.

Best Vaughan Elementary School Rankings

School	Score	Rank	City	Website
Glenn Gould	8.5	175/3021	Vaughan	http://glenngould.ps.yrdsb.ca/
Pierre Berton	7.5	571/3021	Vaughan	http://pierreberton.ps.yrdsb.ca/
St Mary of the Angels	7.3	687/3021	Vaughan	http://sms.ycdsb.ca/
St Michael the Archangel	7.2	751/3021	Vaughan	http://smal.ycdsb.ca/
Le-Petit-Prince	7	888/3021	Vaughan	http://lpp.csdccs.edu.on.ca/
Guardian Angels	6.9	963/3021	Vaughan	http://gna.ycdsb.ca/
Nellie McClung	6	1590/3021	Vaughan	http://nelliemcclung.ps.yrdsb.ca/

Michael Cranny Elementary School (JK-8)

Michael Cranny E.S. is one of the best elementary (JK-8) schools in Vaughan that offer Gifted Programming for students in grades four to eight. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools 9.1/10 (according to the Fraser Institute) in the city and is well-loved by both students and parents.

History

The school is named after Michael Cranny, the original landowner from the early 1800s. School Council suggested it as the name for the new school after doing some historical research. Not far from the school is the original family homestead that the City of Vaughan now owns and operates.

School mascot: the Cranny Cobras

It is located at 155 Melville Avenue, Maple Ontario L6A 1Y3, in the well-sought-after neighbourhood of Maple Vaughan.

Tel. : (905) 832-4922, (647) 795-7715

Local Amenities

The school is located in a friendly, neighbourhood-like area. It’s next door to Divine Mercy Catholic Elementary and just down the street from some great parks like Crieff Parkette, Lions Park, and MacKenzie Glen District Park; the perfect place to have a picnic where you can enjoy an outdoor lunch while your kids tell you how their day went so far.

A lot of people might not know that there are couple other options when it comes family-friendly fun nearby as well – check out Canada’s Wonderland if they’re looking for something more exciting but then again maybe prefer hanging around with nature instead?

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St Padre Pio Catholic Elementary School

St Padre Pio Catholic Elementary School is dedicated to educating students in a Catholic-based community. The school is named after Padre Pio of Pietrelcina and opened in 2005. Since then they’ve been providing quality education to students in the Woodbridge (Sonoma Heights) area located at 770 Napa Valley Avenue, Woodbridge L4H 1W9. According to the Fraser Institute, the school consistently ranks amongst the top elementary schools 8.6/10.

History

Over the past years, St. Padre Pio Catholic Elementary school has grown steadily and our population is presently at 683. To accommodate this growth, they have extended the building to include a port-a-pack to comfortably house the students. The school also offers childcare before & after school extended day programs.

Tel. : 905-893-7082

Local Amenities

St Padre Pio Catholic Elementary School is situated in a convenient location near Elder’s Mills Nature Reserve, sunset ridge park, Sonoma Heights Community Park and Al Palladini Community Centre. The Al Palladini Community Centre, in particular, offers an array of amenities such as a swimming pool, weight room, gymnasium and ice rink – making it the perfect place to stay active and engaged. As such, the school’s location is ideal for students and families who are looking for easy access to recreational activities and facilities.

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Pierre Berton Public School (JK-8)

Pierre Berton Public School is located at 470 Via Campanile, Vaughan, Ontario, and services Woodbridge (Vellore Village) Vaughan with the school mascot as the panther. The school strives to create an inclusive, welcoming environment where students are engaged in their learning. The staff continues efforts focused on building a strong sense of community among all stakeholders involved with the student’s education; from parents and guardians to teachers or mentorships providers for children who may need them outside the classroom setting. According to the Fraser Institute, the school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools with a 7.5 or 571th out of 3021 elementary schools within Ontario.

History

Pierre Francis de Marigny Berton was a Canadian writer, journalist and broadcaster. He wrote 50 best-selling books mainly about Canadians but also had many other works in his repertoire including history pieces for youth. He also wrote critiques of mainstream religion, anthologies, and children’s books. The school first opened its doors in 2011/2012 and has ranked well above average in the Fraser Institute’s benchmarks consistently since 2016

Tel. : 905-303-4540

Local Amenities

Pierre Berton Public School is an elementary school located in Vellore, close to Pine Valley Pond, Davos Pond, and the Kortright Centre for Conservation. With its proximity to nature and its commitment to environmental education, Pierre Berton Public School provides an ideal learning environment for young students.

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Glenn Gould Public School (JK-8)

Glenn Gould Public School, often referred to as GGPS, is located at 675 Vellore Park Avenue, Woodbridge (Vellore Village) L4H 0G5, and serves JK-Grade 8. The school’s objective is to create an inclusive, welcoming environment where students are engaged in their learning, not just in academic concepts but open-mindedness, respecting others’ ideas and opinions.

GGPS will continue working with mathematics learners on developing their knowledge about this subject by focusing heavily on problem-solving skills. The most recent rankings paces Glenn Gould Public School at 8.5 and 175/3021.

History

GGPS was named after Glenn Gould. He is one of the most celebrated musicians in history and his contributions to the media industry varied. He first came onto stage as a pianist with incredible talent, but it wasn’t long before he became well known for so much more than that. The school first opened its doors in 2010 and has ranked well above average in the Fraser Institute’s benchmarks.

GGPS Common Principles

The staff here at Glenn Gould Public School understand what matters most: individual attention from educators who care deeply about each child becoming responsible citizens with healthy lifestyles habits. All members of the school communities are expected to uphold the Seven Guiding Principles of Ontario’s Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy: Equity and inclusive education:

• Is a foundation of excellence.
• Meets individual needs.
• Identifies and eliminates barriers.
• Promotes a sense of belonging.
• Involves the broad community.
• Builds on and enhances previous and existing initiatives.
• Is demonstrated throughout the system

Tel. : (905) 417-4517 , (647) 795-7713

Local Amenities

Glenn Gould Public School is a fantastic, high-quality school that offers many opportunities for student success. It’s located in the Vellore Park area of Vaughan and adjacent to Hillside park – which provides great scenery as well! Just across Teston Road lies some beautiful gardens or woods if you’re looking for something more outdoorsy; while still being close enough so your kids can go on walks around town after classes are done.

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Nellie McClung Public School (JK-8)

Nellie McClung Public School is one of the better elementary (JK-8) schools in Vaughan Ontario located at 360 Thomas Cook Ave, Vaughan, ON L6A 4M1. The school consistently ranks above the average Vaughan elementary school of 6/10 according to the Fraser Institute.

History

The school is named after Nellie McClung, a suffragette, social activist, and author who worked hard in promoting the importance of women’s rights in Manitoba. As Manitoba was the first province to grant women the right to vote and run for political office, she was instrumental in society.

Tel. : (905) 303-8113, (647) 795-7666

Local Amenities

The Nellie McClung Public School is located nearby the Mill Race Park, Wood Valley Park, VIVA Thornhill Woods Retirement community including the Schwartz/Reisman Centre.

The Schwartz/Reisman Centre is a state-of-the-art facility that includes two indoor saltwater pools, an outdoor saltwater pool, two full-court gymnasiums, a fitness centre, and luxurious changing rooms with steam room and sauna access. In addition, the Schwartz/Reisman Centre features a JCC virtual golf simulator and a relaxing café and lounge area. Best of all, parking is free for all Schwartz/Reisman Centre visitors.

If you’re looking for an inclusive, high-quality school that offers many opportunities for your child’s success- Nellie McClung may be the place for you.

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Boundaries

Although school boundaries do not tend to change often, it’s a good idea to verify the school coverage. The York Region District School Board boundaries can be found here and the York Region Catholic School board can be found here.

Best Vaughan Elementary Schools Summary

The York District School Board, York Catholic District School Board, and Viamonde have a great school program. When you are looking at different schools and their performance scores, it is important to keep in mind that there could be a number of reasons for low marks. For example, teaching special needs students or taking on more enrollees who speak languages other than English might explain why some classes did not do well overall. But this would only apply within those specific classrooms so don’t assume all “bad” magnet programs offer lower quality education everywhere. Although these are the best Vaughan elementary schools, make sure to do your due diligence such as speaking to teachers, current and past parents.