Choosing the right elementary school in Whitby is a key step for families settling into this growing, family-friendly community. Whether you’re looking for strong academic performance, a welcoming school environment, or access to French Immersion or Catholic education, this guide is designed to help you make an informed choice. Below, you’ll find two helpful lists: one ranking Whitby’s elementary schools based on the most recent Fraser Institute scores, and another providing an alphabetical overview with key details and direct links to each school’s website.
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:
Bellwood – Public School
- Address: 30 Bellwood Drive, Whitby, ON, L1N 8M4
- Phone: 905-436-0098
- School Board: Durham District
- Website:https://bellwood.ddsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 0
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 35
Blair Ridge – Public School
- Address: 100 Blackfriar Avenue, Brooklin, ON, L1M 0E8
- Phone: 905-620-1221
- School Board: Durham District
- Website:https://blairridge.ddsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 16.9
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 58
C E Broughton – Public School
- Address: 80 Crawforth Street, Whitby, ON, L1N 9L6
- Phone: 905-665-8229
- School Board: Durham District
- Website:https://cebroughton.ddsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 0
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 31
Captain Michael VandenBos – Public School
- Address: 3121 Country Lane, Whitby, ON, L1P 1N3
- Phone: 905-665-2001
- School Board: Durham District
- Website:https://vandenbos.ddsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 0
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 84
Chris Hadfield – Public School
- Address: 160 Carnwith Drive West, Whitby, ON, L1M 0A5
- Phone: 905-620-1282
- School Board: Durham District
- Website:https://chrishadfield.ddsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 18.8
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 100
Colonel J E Farewell – Public School
- Address:810 Mcquay Blvd, Whitby, ON, L1P 1J1
- Phone: 905-666-3901
- School Board: Durham District
- Website:https://colfarewell.ddsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 14.9
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 65
Dr Robert Thornton – Public School
- Address: 101 Hazelwood Drive, Whitby, ON, L1N 3L4
- Phone: 905-723-9912
- School Board: Durham District
- Website:https://thornton.ddsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 0
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 35
E.A Fairman – Public School
- Address: 620 Walnut Street, Whitby, ON, L1N 2W8
- Phone: 905-668-2251
- School Board: Durham District
- Website:https://fairman.ddsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 25
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 40
Fallingbrook – Public School
- Address: 155 Fallingbrook Street, Whitby, ON, L1R 2G2
- Phone: 905-668-5211
- School Board: Durham District
- Website:https://fallingbrook.ddsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 15.9
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 69
Glen Dhu – Public School
- Address:29 Fallingbrook Street, Whitby, ON, L1R 1M7
- Phone: 905-668-8779
- School Board: Durham District
- Website:https://glendhu.ddsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 19.7
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 61
Jean-Paul II – Catholic School
- Address: 160 Cachet Blvd, Whitby, ON, L1M 2L9
- Phone: 905-655-2291
- School Board: Durham Catholic District
- Website:https://stjohnpaulii.dcdsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 0
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 35
John Dryden – Public School
- Address: 40 Rolling Acres Drive, Whitby, ON, L1R 2A1
- Phone: 905-434-7400
- School Board: Durham District
- Website:https://johndryden.ddsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 0
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 69
Ormiston – Public School
- Address: 20 Forest Heights Street, Whitby, ON, L1R 1T5
- Phone: 905-430-8755
- School Board: Durham District
- Website:https://ormiston.ddsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 12.2
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 79
Pringle Creek – Public School
- Address: 80 Ribblesdale Drive, Whitby, ON, L1N 8M1
- Phone: 905-430-2488
- School Board: Durham District
- Website:https://pringlecreek.ddsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 14.9
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 72
Sir Samuel Steele – Public School
- Address: 55 Bakerville Street, Whitby, ON, L1R 2S6
- Phone: 905-723-2944
- School Board: Durham District
- Website:https://sirsamuelsteele.ddsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 0
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 55
Sir William Stevenson – Public School
- Address: 1125 Athol Street, Whitby, ON, L1N 4A6
- Phone: 905-668-8601
- School Board: Durham District
- Website:https://sirwilliamstephenson.ddsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 0
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 34
St Bernard – Catholic School
- Address: 1000 Dryden Blvd, Whitby, ON, L1R 2A2
- Phone: 905-668-3772
- School Board: Durham Catholic District
- Website:https://stbernard.dcdsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 0
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 23
St John the Evangelist – Catholic School
- Address: 1103 Giffard Street, Whitby, ON, L1N 2S3
- Phone: 905-668-4011
- School Board: Durham Catholic District
- Website:https://stjohn.dcdsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 0
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 30
St Luke the Evangelist – Catholic School
- Address: 55 Twin Streams Road, Whitby, ON, L1P 1N9
- Phone: 905-665-5828
- School Board: Durham Catholic District
- Website:https://stluke.dcdsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 0
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 60
St Marguerite d’Youville – Catholic School
- Address: 250 Michael Blvd, Whitby, ON, L1N 6B1
- Phone: 905-666-9301
- School Board: Durham Catholic District
- Website:https://stluke.dcdsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 0
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 29
St Mark the Evangelist – Catholic School
- Address: 95 Waller Street, Whitby, ON, L1R 1Z7
- Phone: 905-721-2460
- School Board: Durham Catholic District
- Website:https://stmark.dcdsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 0
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 70
St Matthew the Evangelist – Catholic School
- Address: 60 Willowbrook Drive, Whitby, ON, L1R 1S6
- Phone: 905-430-8597
- School Board: Durham Catholic District
- Website:https://stmatthew.dcdsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 0
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 35
St Paul – Catholic School
- Address: 200 Garrard Road, Whitby, ON, L1N 3K6
- Phone: 905-728-7011
- School Board: Durham Catholic District
- Website:https://stpaul.dcdsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 0
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 31
St Teresa – Catholic School
- Address: 173 Crawforth Street, Whitby, ON, L1N 3S4
- Phone: 905-668-8261
- School Board: Durham Catholic District
- Website:https://sttheresa.dcdsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 0
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 26
West Lynde – Public School
- Address: 270 Michael Blvd, Whitby, ON, L1N 6B1
- Phone: 905-668-3354
- School Board: Durham District
- Website:https://westlynde.ddsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 0
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 53
Whitby Shores – Public School
- Address:485 Whiby Shores Greenway, Whitby, ON, L1N 0G8
- Phone: 905-666-6667
- School Board: Durham District
- Website:https://whitbyshores.ddsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 23.4
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 63
Williamsburg – Public School
- Address: 20 Kirkland Place, Whitby, ON, L1P 1W7
- Phone: 905-668-6613
- School Board: Durham District
- Website:https://williamsburg.ddsb.ca/en/index.aspx
- Special Needs % = 0
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 62
Willows Walk – Public School
- Address: 51 Lazio Street, Whitby, ON, L1R 3A2
- Phone: 289-372-1010
- School Board: Durham District
- Website:https://willowswalk.ddsb.ca
- Special Needs % = 0
- Gr 6 Enrolment = 53
With so many great elementary schools in Whitby, families have plenty of excellent options to choose from. Rankings can be a helpful starting point, but don’t forget to consider the unique needs of your child, school culture, and proximity to home. If you’re moving to Whitby and want help finding the right school or neighbourhood for your family, we’d be happy to guide you every step of the way.
