As enormous advocates for Toronto’s thriving west end, it’s no secret that we’re big fans of Bloor West Village. With quaint tree-lined residential streets, amazing access to public transit, stellar coffee shops, and some of the best specialty food shopping anywhere in the city, it’s the perfect neighbourhood for children and families (and pretty much anyone) to live in.

In addition to all of those other great amenities, owning real estate in Bloor West Village means you are also located within district for some of the best west end schools in Toronto too. Whether they’re down closer to the bustling strip of Bloor Street West or further north in the more quiet areas, there are plenty of top-class west end schools to choose from near BWV.

To find out more about some of our favourite west end schools in the area, read our guide to our four top picks located near Bloor West Village here.

Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School

Found along its namesake Bloor West Village street, Runnymede Road, Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School is a storied and celebrated west end school in Bloor West Village.

Along with its strong arts and music programs, Runnymede Jr and Sr PS is also widely known for its advanced academic performance. In fact, this west end school offers both standard English as well as French Immersion programs for students across all age groups.

That is truly impressive, considering Runnymede Jr and Sr PS welcomes an average of about 1,100 students between Junior Kindergarten and Grade 8. Due to the excellent average academic performance of its students, the Fraser Institute rates Runnymede Junior and Senior PS with a score of 8.2 out of 10.

St. Pius X Catholic School

Conveniently located at 71 Jane Street, just a stone’s throw away from Jane Subway Station and Bloor Street, St. Pius X Catholic School is one of the most well-regarded Catholic schools in the west end.

Although St. Pius X is close to the major intersection of Jane Street and Bloor Street West, the area is primarily residential, which means the Catholic school is in quite a safe part of Bloor West Village.

Welcoming students between Kindergarten and Grade 8, St Pius X offers a faith-based approach to education while following the educational standards of the Toronto Catholic District School Board.

According to the highly-acclaimed Fraser Institute school rankings system, which analyzes numerous average academic scores across multiple grades and subjects, St. Pius X Catholic School received an impressive score of 8.4 out of 10.

King George Junior Public School 

Located just east of Jane Street towards the northern end of Bloor West Village, King George Junior Public School can be found along one of our favourite residential streets, Willard Avenue. This peaceful, picturesque pocket of the BWV is the perfect setting for young children to grow, learn, and play.

This west end school welcomes a yearly average of about 227 students across Junior Kindergarten through to Grade 6 and maintains a very warm, family-centric atmosphere. Between students, parents, and teachers, King George Jr PS has a real intimate school setting where everyone knows each other.

Considering this west end school’s impressive Fraser Institute ranking of 8.2 out of 10, King George Jr PS’ motto “Small in Size – Large in Accomplishments” is hardly an exaggeration.

Humbercrest Public School

Only a short jaunt away from King George, Humbercrest Public School is conveniently located just west of Jane Street along St Mark’s Road near the northern end of Bloor West Village. Although it is a few blocks away from BWV’s busy strip of Bloor Street West, getting to Humbercrest PS via the 35 Jane Street bus is a breeze — just jump off at the corner of Annette Street and Jane Street.

With an average student population of approximately 740 students between Junior Kindergarten up to Grade 8, this is one of the more popular west end schools — especially when it comes to the latter years of Grade 7 and 8. It’s very common for students from surrounding junior public schools, including King George Jr PS, to attend Humbercrest Public School following their graduation from Grade 6.

When it comes to academics, Humbercrest PS puts a large focus on STEM-related subjects, while also offering both standard English and French Immersion programmes for students across all age groups. According to the Fraser Institute rankings, Humbercrest PS scores well above average with a score of 7.1 out of 10.

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