Your Guide to the Best Elementary Schools in Ajax

Elementary School Kids

If you have just moved to Ajax or your child is getting older and it’s time to begin choosing the right school. Whether they’re just starting in kindergarten or heading into high school—it can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry, we’re here to make the process a little easier by breaking down the information you need, for finding elementary schools in Ajax.

The rankings referenced here come from the Fraser Institute, which has been evaluating school performance across Ontario for over 20 years. While these scores offer helpful insight, it’s essential to look at each school individually. Lower rankings can sometimes reflect unique circumstances, such as a higher number of students with special learning needs or a significant population of students who are still learning English, which can affect standardized test results.

These variations don’t necessarily reflect the overall quality of education in Ajax—they’re simply snapshots of specific school communities and classroom dynamics.

So, let’s get started with a comparison, followed by a closer look at some of Ajax’s public and Catholic elementary schools.

Here are all the elementary schools in a table with highest to lowest ranking and scores for 2022-23:

Elementary School Information and Websites in Aphabetical Order:

Alexander Graham Bell – Public School

Applecroft – Public School

Bolton C Falby – Public School

  • Address: 80 Falby Court, Ajax, ON, L1S 1N4
  • Phone: 905-683-6240
  • Website: https://falby.ddsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 60

Brother Andre – Catholic School

Cadarackque – Public School

Carruthers Creek – Public School

  • Address: 1 Greenhalf Drive, Ajax, ON L1S 7N6
  • Phone: 905-683-0921
  • Website: https://carruthers.ddsb.ca
  • Special Needs % = 16.9
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 82

da Vinci – Public School

  • Address: 61 Williamson Drive, Ajax, ON, L1T 0A9
  • Phone: 905-686-2772
  • Website: https://davinci.ddsb.ca
  • Special Needs % = 11.1
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 86

Dr Roberta Bondar – Public School

  • Address: 25 Sullivan Drive, Ajax, ON, L1T 3L3
  • Phone: 905-686-1081
  • Website: https://bondar.ddsb.ca/
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 17

Duffins Bay Public School

Eagle Ridge – Public School 

Lakeside Public School

Lester B. Pearson Public School

Lincoln Alexander Public School

Lincoln Avenue Public School

Notre-Dame-de-la-Jeunesse – Catholic School (French Immersion)

Nottingham Public School

Ontario Street Public School 

Roland Michener Public School

Southwood Park Public School 

St Bernadette – Catholic School 

St Catherine of Siena – Catholic School

St Francis de Sales – Catholic School 

  • Address: 72 Church Street South, Ajax, ON, L1S 6B3
  • Phone: 905-683-3320
  • Website: http://stfrancis.dcdsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment 21

St James – Catholic School 

  • Address: 10 Clover Ridge Dr, Ajax, Ontario, L1S 3E5
  • Phone: 905-427-3327
  • Website: http://stjames.dcdsb.ca/
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 34

St Josephine Bakhita – Catholic School 

  • Address: 51 Williamson Drive East, Ajax, ON, L1T OB4
  • Phone: 905-686-5324
  • Website: http://jbakhita.dcdsb.ca/
  • Special Needs % = 17.5
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 63

St Jude – Catholic School 

  • Address: 68 Coles Avenue, Ajax, ON, L1T 3H5
  • Phone: 905-428-9304
  • Website: http://stjude.dcdsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment 36

St Teresa of Calcutta – Catholic School 

Terry Fox – Public School

  • Address: 30 Kerrison Drive West, Ajax, ON, L1Z 1K1
  • Phone: 905-686-2135
  • Website: https://terryfox.ddsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment 42

Vimy Ridge Public School

  • Address: 40 Telford Street East, Ajax, ON, L1T 4Z4
  • Phone: 905-686-4376
  • Website: https://vimyridge.ddsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment 80

Viola Desmond – Public School 

  • Address: 39 Formosa Avenue, Ajax, ON, L1Z 0M6
  • Phone: 905-619-7400
  • Website: https://violadesmond.ddsb.ca
  • Special Needs % = 14.9
  • Gr 6 Enrolment 85

Westney Heights – Public School 

Choosing the right school is a personal decision that depends on your family’s values, your child’s learning style, and the kind of environment where they’ll thrive. While rankings and test scores can offer a helpful starting point, visiting schools, talking to other parents, and considering what matters most to your family will guide you toward the right fit.

Ajax offers a diverse mix of elementary and high schools, each with its own strengths and sense of community. If you ever need a local perspective or a bit of guidance, we’re here to help—whether you’re new to the area or just exploring your options.