Brampton Schools Guide 2026 — JK to Grade 12, All Neighbourhoods
Public · Catholic · IB · French Immersion · All-Girls · Private · Updated June 2026 · Sunny Gawri Team | RE/MAX Realty Services Inc.
Finding the right school for your child — and the right home in the right catchment — is one of the most important decisions a family makes. Brampton is home to over 260 schools across all levels through two major public school boards, plus private and independent options. This comprehensive guide covers schools at every level from JK to Grade 12, organized by type, neighbourhood, and special program — so you can make the most informed home-buying decision possible.
260+
Total schools in Brampton
85+
Public elementary schools
Brampton's School Boards
🏫 Peel District School Board (PDSB)
148,000+ students · 262 schools across Peel
JK to Grade 12 · Public / Non-Religious
English · French Immersion · IB · Arts · STEM
Open to all residents within catchment
🌐 Find Your School — peelschools.org
✝️ Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB)
73,000+ students · 152 schools
JK to Grade 12 · Catholic Faith-Based
English · French Immersion · IB · Arts
Elementary: priority for Catholics · Secondary: open to all
🌐 Find Your School — dpcdsb.org
Colour & Badge Guide
⭐ Featured Special Programs in Brampton
👩 Brampton's Only All-Girls School
🌍 International Baccalaureate (IB) Schools in Brampton
🎭 Regional Arts Program
🏫 Top Elementary Schools by Neighbourhood
Brampton has 85+ public elementary schools and 90+ Catholic elementary schools. Below are the most notable and highest-rated elementary schools organized by neighbourhood — based on EQAO scores, Fraser Institute rankings, and community reputation. Always verify your specific address catchment using the school board locator tools before purchasing.
💡 Pro Tip: The top-ranked elementary schools in Brampton based on EQAO consistency include Pte. Buckam Singh PS (8.1/10), Our Lady of Fatima Catholic ES (8.0/10), and St. Alphonsa Catholic ES (7.9/10) — all in northeast and north Brampton neighbourhoods.
🏡 Sandringham-Wellington & Springdale
23 public schools · 8 Catholic schools · 2 private schools — one of Brampton's most school-rich neighbourhoods.
🏡 Vales of Castlemore & Bram East
11 public schools · 7 Catholic schools — IB and French Immersion programs available.
🏡 Northwest Brampton & Fletcher's Meadow
Newer community with modern schools. Strong elementary options along the Mount Pleasant GO corridor.
🏡 Heart Lake & Northwood Park
Heart Lake — balanced mix of strong schools and affordable housing. Good arts and IB-adjacent programs.
🏡 Bramalea (Avondale, Northgate, Westgate, Southgate, Central Park)
Established neighbourhood with a long history of schools — French Immersion, IB-adjacent, and Catholic options all available.
🏡 Credit Valley & Bram West
14 public schools · 7 Catholic schools · 1 private school — French Immersion, Fine Arts, and IB programs available.
🏡 Downtown Brampton, Brampton North & Madoc
🎓 All Secondary Schools in Brampton (Grades 9–12)
Public Secondary Schools (PDSB)
Catholic Secondary Schools (DPCDSB)
🏛️ Private & Independent Schools in Brampton
Brampton has approximately 27 private and independent schools with average annual tuition of approximately $11,787 (ranging from $4,000 to $49,600). Below are the most notable:
📍 Complete School Guide by Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
Elementary Highlights
Secondary Schools
Special Programs
Sandringham-Wellington Great Lakes PS · Fernforest PS · St. Alphonsa CES (7.9) · 23 public + 8 Catholic schools Harold M. Brathwaite SS · Sandalwood Heights SS · St. Marguerite d'Youville CSS IB · French Immersion · Catholic
Sandringham-Wellington North Newer PDSB & DPCDSB elementary schools serving growing community Harold M. Brathwaite SS · Sandalwood Heights SS · Cardinal Ambrozic CSS IB · Catholic
Vales of Castlemore Castlemore PS · Pte. Buckam Singh PS (8.1) · Father Francis McSpiritt CES · 11 public + 7 Catholic Castlebrooke SS · Harold M. Brathwaite SS · Cardinal Ambrozic CSS IB · French Immersion · Catholic
Vales of Castlemore North Castlemore PS · newer community schools Castlebrooke SS · Sandalwood Heights SS · Cardinal Ambrozic CSS IB · Catholic
Bram East Castlemore PS · Father Francis McSpiritt CES · community elementary schools Castlebrooke SS · Cardinal Ambrozic CSS Catholic · IB nearby
Toronto Gore Rural Estate Rural setting — Castlemore PS · Father Francis McSpiritt CES Castlebrooke SS · Cardinal Ambrozic CSS Catholic · IB nearby
Goreway Drive Corridor Dayspring community schools · northeast Brampton elementary options Castlebrooke SS · Sandalwood Heights SS · Cardinal Ambrozic CSS Catholic · IB nearby
Northwest Brampton Multiple newer PDSB & DPCDSB elementary schools. St. Ruth CES opened 2025. Mayfield SS · Harold M. Brathwaite SS · St. Edmund Campion CSS IB · French Immersion · Catholic
Fletcher's Meadow Modern community elementary schools along Mount Pleasant GO corridor Fletcher's Meadow SS · Mayfield SS · St. Edmund Campion CSS French Immersion · Catholic
Fletcher's West Newer elementary schools near Creditview Road corridor Fletcher's Meadow SS · Mayfield SS · St. Edmund Campion CSS French Immersion · Catholic
Northwest Sandalwood Pkwy Newer community elementary schools near Hwy 410/Sandalwood Mayfield SS · Sandalwood Heights SS · St. Edmund Campion CSS Catholic · French
Snelgrove Small community — Mayfield area schools serve this neighbourhood Mayfield SS · Humberview SS · St. Edmund Campion CSS Catholic
Heart Lake Multiple established community elementary schools. Good arts options. Heart Lake SS · North Park SS (IBT) · Notre Dame CSS (IB) IBT · IB · Arts & Culture SHSM
Heart Lake East Heart Lake area elementary schools · walkable community Heart Lake SS · North Park SS (IBT) · Notre Dame CSS IBT · Catholic · IB
Heart Lake West Heart Lake area elementary schools Heart Lake SS · Notre Dame CSS (IB) IB · Catholic
Northwood Park West Brampton elementary schools near Heart Lake Conservation Heart Lake SS · North Park SS · Notre Dame CSS IBT · Catholic
Northgate Bramalea area elementary schools · Our Lady of Fatima CES (8.0) North Park SS (IBT) · Chinguacousy SS · St. Thomas Aquinas CSS · Holy Name of Mary CSS (All-Girls) IBT · All-Girls · Catholic
Central Park Bramalea area community elementary schools Chinguacousy SS · North Park SS · St. Thomas Aquinas CSS · Holy Name of Mary CSS (All-Girls) IBT · All-Girls · Catholic
Avondale Clark Boulevard PS · Balmoral Drive Senior PS · community elementary schools Bramalea SS · Turner Fenton SS (IB) · St. Thomas Aquinas CSS IB · French Immersion · Catholic
Southgate Bramalea community elementary schools · Earnscliffe Senior PS Turner Fenton SS (IB) · Bramalea SS · St. Thomas Aquinas CSS IB · French · Catholic
Westgate Bramalea area community elementary schools Bramalea SS · Turner Fenton SS · St. Thomas Aquinas CSS IB · French · Catholic
Madoc Central Brampton elementary schools near Brampton GO Central Peel SS · Chinguacousy SS · St. Thomas Aquinas CSS Catholic
Brampton North St. Anne CES (rebuilt 2025, 124 Vodden St) · central Brampton elementary schools Central Peel SS · Cardinal Leger CSS French · Catholic
Downtown Brampton Al-Ameen Elementary (10/10) · central Brampton schools · near Gage Park & GO Central Peel SS · Brampton Centennial SS · Cardinal Leger CSS Private (top-rated) · French · Catholic
Brampton South South Brampton community elementary schools Brampton Centennial SS · Cardinal Leger CSS French · Catholic
Brampton West West Brampton community elementary schools Brampton Centennial SS · Cardinal Leger CSS French · Catholic · Extended French
Credit Valley St. Jacinta Marto CES · Guardian Angels CES · 14 public + 7 Catholic schools Brampton Centennial SS · St. Roch CSS (Arts) · Cardinal Leger CSS Arts · French · IB nearby · Catholic
Bram West Credit Valley corridor elementary schools · near Mississauga border Brampton Centennial SS · St. Roch CSS (Arts) Arts · Catholic
Fletcher's Creek Village Southwest Brampton community elementary schools Brampton Centennial SS · St. Roch CSS (Arts) Arts · Catholic · French
Fletcher's Creek South Southwest Brampton community elementary schools Brampton Centennial SS · Turner Fenton SS · St. Roch CSS IB nearby · Arts · Catholic
Queen Street Corridor KinderKollege · Clark Boulevard PS · community elementary schools Bramalea SS · Turner Fenton SS (IB) · St. Thomas Aquinas CSS IB · French · Catholic
Brampton East East Brampton community elementary schools Turner Fenton SS (IB) · Bramalea SS · St. Thomas Aquinas CSS IB · French · Catholic
Highway 427 Corridor West Brampton community elementary schools Brampton Centennial SS · Cardinal Leger CSS French · Catholic
💡 School Catchment Tips for Brampton Home Buyers
Tip 1 — Always verify before you buy. School catchment boundaries can change annually. One street difference can mean a completely different school. Use the PDSB and DPCDSB school locator tools to confirm — or call the Sunny Gawri Team and we'll verify for you.
Tip 2 — Specialty programs need separate applications. IB, French Immersion, Arts, and other Regional Learning Choices Programs require applications. Admission is not guaranteed by address. Some programs (like St. Roch's Arts program) require auditions.
Tip 3 — School catchment adds real dollar value. Homes within Harold M. Brathwaite (IB), Holy Name of Mary (All-Girls), and Notre Dame (IB) catchments command measurable price premiums. A home in the right catchment can be worth $50,000–$100,000 more than a comparable home one street outside the boundary.
Tip 4 — Holy Name of Mary is a regional school. You can live anywhere in Peel Region and your daughter can attend — no specific catchment required. This makes any home in Brampton a potential gateway to the all-girls program.
Tip 5 — Catholic secondary schools are open to all. Unlike Catholic elementary schools (which require Catholic baptism), all DPCDSB secondary schools are open to any student regardless of religion — giving all Brampton families access to St. Roch's Arts program, Notre Dame's IB program, and Cardinal Leger's French programs.
📞 Useful Links
🔗 PDSB School Locator — Find your public school by home address
🔗 DPCDSB School Locator — Find your Catholic school by home address
🔗 PDSB IB Programs
🔗 DPCDSB IB Programs
🔗 Holy Name of Mary — All-Girls School
🔗 Discover Holy Name of Mary — 2026–27 Registration Open
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Get a Free Home Evaluation →School information sourced from PDSB, DPCDSB, Fraser Institute, EQAO, and public records as of June 2026. Catchment boundaries, enrolment figures, and program availability are subject to change. Always verify directly with the school board before purchasing. The Sunny Gawri Team does not guarantee catchment assignments or school placements.
