Your Guide to the Best Schools in Pickering

When you’re moving to Pickering with kids, one of the first things you’ll want to research is the best schools in Pickering. Whether you’re focused on academic achievement, extracurricular opportunities, or finding the right school environment, this guide is here to help you make an informed decision for your family.

Below, you’ll find two organized tables: one highlighting the top-rated elementary schools in Pickering, and the other covering secondary/high schools. Both are ranked by their most recent Fraser Institute school scores, offering a snapshot of academic performance across the city.

After each table, we provide an alphabetical list of Pickering schools with more detailed information to support your research. Whether you’re deciding between public and Catholic schools in Pickering or comparing different neighbourhoods, this guide is your starting point for understanding local education options.

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:

Altona Forest – Public School

  • Address: 405 Woodsmere Crescent, Pickering, ON, L1V 7A3
  • Phone: 905-839-9900
  • School Board: Durham District
  • Website:https://altona.ddsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 31

Bayview Heights – Public School

  • Address: 1400 Garvolin Avenue, Pickering, ON, L1W
  • Phone: 905-839-1146
  • School Board: Durham District
  • Website:https://bayview.ddsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 31

Biidaasige Mandamin – Public School

Elizabeth B. Phin – Public School

  • Address: 1500 Rougemount Drive, Pickering, ON, L1V 1N1
  • Phone: 905-509-2277
  • School Board: Durham District
  • Website:https://ebphin.ddsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 41

Fairport Beach – Public School

  • Address: 754 Oklahoma Drive, Pickering, ON, L1W 2H5
  • Phone: 905-839-1451
  • School Board: Durham District
  • Website:https://fairportbeach.ddsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 18

Father Fenelon  – Catholic School

  • Address: 795 Eyer Drive, Pickering, ON, L1W 2K2
  • Phone: 905-839-5409
  • School Board: Durham Catholic District
  • Website:https://fatherfenelon.dcdsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 37

Gandatsetiagon – Public School

  • Address: 1868 Parkside Drive, Pickering, ON, L1V 3R2
  • Phone: 905-839-1451
  • School Board: Durham District
  • Website:https://gandatsetiagon.ddsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 58

Glengrove – Public School

  • Address: 1934 Glengrove Road, Pickering, ON, L1V 1X2
  • Phone: 905-839-1771
  • School Board: Durham District
  • Website:https://glengrove.ddsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 23

Highbush – Public School

  • Address: 605 Stroud’s Lane, Pickering, ON, L1V 5M5
  • Phone: 905-839-5289
  • School Board: Durham District
  • Website:https://highbush.ddsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 81

Maple Ridge – Public School

  • Address: 2010 Bushmill Street, Pickering, ON, L1X 2M2
  • Phone: 905-420-4103
  • School Board: Durham District
  • Website:https://mapleridge.ddsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 73

Rosebank Road – Public School

  • Address: 591 Rosebank Road, Pickering, ON, L1W 2N6
  • Phone: 905-509-2274
  • School Board: Durham District
  • Website:https://rosebankroad.ddsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 22

St Elizabeth Seton  – Catholic School

  • Address: 490 Stroud’s Lane, Pickering, ON, L1V 6W7
  • Phone: 905-839-0005
  • School Board: Durham Catholic District
  • Website:https://stelizabethseton.dcdsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 64

St Issac Jogues  – Catholic School

  • Address: 1166 Finch Ave, Pickering, ON, L1V 1J6
  • Phone: 905-839-1844
  • School Board: Durham Catholic District
  • Website:https://stisaac.dcdsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 39

St Monica  – Catholic School

  • Address: 275 Twyn Rivers Drive, Pickering, ON, L1V 1E3
  • Phone: 905-509-6691
  • School Board: Durham Catholic District
  • Website:https://stmonica.dcdsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 35

St Wilfred  – Catholic School

  • Address: 2360 Southcott Road, Pickering, ON, L1X 2S9
  • Phone: 905-427-6225
  • School Board: Durham Catholic District
  • Website:https://stwilfrid.dcdsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 49

Valley Farm – Public School

  • Address:1615 Pepperwood Gate, Pickering, ON, L1X 2K5
  • Phone: 905-428-6337
  • School Board: Durham District
  • Website:https://valleyfarm.ddsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 22

Vaughan Willard – Public School

  • Address:1911 Dixie Road North, Pickering, ON, L1V 1V4
  • Phone: 905-839-1931
  • School Board: Durham District
  • Website:https://vaughanwillard.ddsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 30

Westcreek – Public School

  • Address:1779 Westcreek Drive, Pickering, ON, L1V 6M9
  • Phone: 905-509-5437
  • School Board: Durham District
  • Website:https://westcreek.ddsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 57

William Dunbar – Public School

  • Address:1030 Glenanna Road, Pickering, ON, L1V 5E5
  • Phone: 905-420-5745
  • School Board: Durham District
  • Website:https://williamdunbar.ddsb.ca
  • Gr 6 Enrolment = 67

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

Secondary (High) School Information and Websites in Aphabetical Order:

Dunbarton High School – Public School

  • Address: 655 Sheppard Avenue, Pickering, ON, L1V 1G2
  • Phone: 905-839-1125
  • School Board: Durham District
  • Website:https://dunbartonhs.ddsb.ca
  • Special Needs % = 17
  • OSSLT Count = 429

Pine Ridge Secondary School – Public School

  • Address: 2155 Liverpool Road North, Pickering, ON, L1V 1V4
  • Phone: 905-420-1885
  • School Board: Durham District
  • Website:https://pineridgess.ddsb.ca
  • Special Needs % = 11.3
  • OSSLT Count = 372

Ronald-Marion – Public School

St Mary Secondary School – Catholic School

  • Address: 1918 Whites Road, Pickering, ON, L1V 1R9
  • Phone: 905-420-7166
  • School Board: Durham District
  • Website:https://stmary.dcdsb.ca
  • Special Needs % = 18.7
  • OSSLT Count = 411

Choosing the right school is an important step in finding the perfect place to call home. With a wide range of public and Catholic schools, as well as specialized programs throughout Pickering, families have access to quality education in a supportive community environment. We hope this guide has helped you get a clearer picture of your options. If you have any questions about specific neighbourhoods, school catchment areas, or making a move to Pickering, we’re always here to help!