Best Elementary Schools in Mississauga: 2025 Rankings
When families tell me what matters most in their next home, the school almost always comes up in the first five minutes. And in Mississauga, you have great options in almost every part of the city, from Malton to Meadowvale to the lakeshore.
Here's the short answer. In the latest Fraser Institute report card, four Mississauga elementary schools earned a perfect 10 out of 10, tying for first place out of 3,047 schools in Ontario: Khalsa School Malton, Al-Manarat Heights, Kenollie Public School and Safa & Marwa Islamic School. Khalsa Malton has averaged a perfect 10 for five years straight. The top Catholic school is St. Rose of Lima at 9.7.
Below you'll find the 40 best elementary schools in Mississauga, the best picks by school type and by area, and what to check before you buy a home for a school.
Last updated November 2026. Ratings come from the Fraser Institute Report Card on Ontario's Elementary Schools 2025, based on 2023-24 results. A rank of 42/3047 means 42nd out of 3,047 schools in Ontario.
Top 10 elementary schools in Mississauga
| Ontario rank | School | Rating (out of 10) | Homes nearby |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3047 | Khalsa Malton | 10.0 | Malton |
| 1/3047 | Al-Manarat Heights | 10.0 | Meadowvale |
| 1/3047 | Kenollie | 10.0 | Mineola |
| 1/3047 | Safa & Marwa Islamic | 10.0 | Hurontario |
| 42/3047 | St Rose of Lima | 9.7 | Erin Mills |
| 56/3047 | St John of the Cross | 9.5 | Meadowvale |
| 56/3047 | Olive Grove | 9.5 | Sheridan |
| 74/3047 | Horizon Jeunesse | 9.3 | Clarkson |
| 88/3047 | ISNA Islamic | 9.2 | Applewood |
| 88/3047 | St Edmund | 9.2 | Lakeview |
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The 40 best elementary schools in Mississauga
The full Mississauga ranking from the 2025 report, from highest to lowest rating. Schools with the same rating share a rank. "n/a" means the school doesn't have five years of results yet.
| Ontario rank | School | 2023-24 rating | 5-year rank | 5-year average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3047 | Khalsa Malton | 10.0 | 1 | 10.0 |
| 1/3047 | Al-Manarat Heights | 10.0 | n/a | n/a |
| 1/3047 | Kenollie | 10.0 | n/a | n/a |
| 1/3047 | Safa & Marwa Islamic | 10.0 | n/a | n/a |
| 42/3047 | St Rose of Lima | 9.7 | 11 | 9.5 |
| 56/3047 | St John of the Cross | 9.5 | 23 | 9.2 |
| 56/3047 | Olive Grove | 9.5 | n/a | n/a |
| 74/3047 | Horizon Jeunesse | 9.3 | 81 | 8.5 |
| 88/3047 | ISNA Islamic | 9.2 | 16 | 9.3 |
| 88/3047 | St Edmund | 9.2 | 21 | 9.2 |
| 97/3047 | St Helen | 9.1 | 570 | 7.3 |
| 149/3047 | St Timothy | 8.8 | 267 | 7.9 |
| 161/3047 | St Mark | 8.7 | 39 | 8.9 |
| 231/3047 | St. James | 8.4 | 81 | 8.5 |
| 260/3047 | St Barbara | 8.3 | 267 | 7.9 |
| 260/3047 | Our Lady of Mercy | 8.3 | 315 | 7.8 |
| 260/3047 | Plum Tree Park | 8.3 | 315 | 7.8 |
| 260/3047 | St Louis | 8.3 | n/a | n/a |
| 287/3047 | René-Lamoureux | 8.2 | 820 | 6.9 |
| 287/3047 | Queen of Heaven | 8.2 | 879 | 6.8 |
| 313/3047 | St Matthew | 8.1 | 209 | 8.0 |
| 351/3047 | St Bernard of Clairvaux | 8.0 | 115 | 8.4 |
| 351/3047 | John XXIII | 8.0 | 161 | 8.2 |
| 351/3047 | St Thomas More | 8.0 | 209 | 8.0 |
| 392/3047 | St Gregory | 7.9 | 358 | 7.7 |
| 392/3047 | Queenston Drive | 7.9 | 670 | 7.1 |
| 447/3047 | Le Flambeau | 7.8 | 857 | 6.8 |
| 532/3047 | St Sofia | 7.6 | 443 | 7.5 |
| 532/3047 | Ellengale | 7.6 | 647 | 7.1 |
| 532/3047 | Father Daniel Zanon | 7.6 | 857 | 6.8 |
| 532/3047 | St Clare | 7.6 | 921 | 6.7 |
| 589/3047 | Sts Martha & Mary | 7.5 | 168 | 8.2 |
| 643/3047 | St Christopher | 7.4 | 507 | 7.4 |
| 643/3047 | St Luke | 7.4 | 933 | 6.7 |
| 702/3047 | St David of Wales | 7.3 | 274 | 7.9 |
| 702/3047 | St Simon Stock | 7.3 | 532 | 7.3 |
| 753/3047 | St Philip | 7.2 | 857 | 6.8 |
| 811/3047 | Hawthorn | 7.1 | 165 | 8.2 |
| 811/3047 | Mineola | 7.1 | 487 | 7.4 |
| 811/3047 | Saint-Jean-Baptiste | 7.1 | 846 | 6.8 |
The best public elementary schools in Mississauga
These are Peel District School Board schools, so your address decides which one your child attends.
- Kenollie Public School in Mineola: a perfect 10.0, tied for 1st in Ontario.
- Plum Tree Park: 8.3.
- Queenston Drive: 7.9.
- Ellengale: 7.6.
- Hawthorn and Mineola Public School: 7.1 each. Hawthorn's five-year average is 8.2, so it has been even stronger in other years.
A heads-up: many Peel District School Board schools aren't in this year's report at all. If the public school near a home you love isn't on this list, that doesn't mean it's weak. Ask me and I'll help you look at its EQAO results directly.
The best Catholic elementary schools in Mississauga
These are Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board schools, and Catholic schools make up most of the top 40.
- St. Rose of Lima in Erin Mills: 9.7, with a 9.5 five-year average.
- St. John of the Cross in Meadowvale: 9.5.
- St. Edmund in Lakeview: 9.2, with a 9.2 five-year average.
- St. Helen: 9.1.
- St. Timothy (8.8) and St. Mark (8.7).
The best French-language elementary schools in Mississauga
- Horizon Jeunesse (French public, in Clarkson): 9.3.
- René-Lamoureux (French Catholic): 8.2.
- Le Flambeau (French public): 7.8.
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste (French Catholic): 7.1.
French-language schools usually require the family to qualify under the French-language rights rules. French Immersion inside the English boards is a separate program with its own application.
The best independent elementary schools in Mississauga
Several of the very top schools are independent (private) schools that charge tuition and admit students by application, so buying nearby doesn't guarantee a spot.
- Khalsa School Malton: 10.0, and 1st in Ontario over the last five years.
- Al-Manarat Heights: 10.0.
- Safa & Marwa Islamic School: 10.0.
- Olive Grove School: 9.5.
- ISNA Islamic School: 9.2, with a 9.3 five-year average.
Top elementary schools in each part of Mississauga
- South Mississauga (Mineola, Lakeview, Clarkson): Kenollie (10.0), Horizon Jeunesse (9.3) and St. Edmund (9.2). The lakeshore has some of the strongest schools in the city.
- Meadowvale: St. John of the Cross (9.5) and Al-Manarat Heights (10.0).
- Erin Mills: St. Rose of Lima (9.7).
- Malton: Khalsa School Malton (10.0).
- Sheridan: Olive Grove (9.5).
Not sure which part of Mississauga fits your family? My guide to the best neighbourhoods in and around Toronto is a good place to start.
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How the rankings work
The Fraser Institute rates elementary schools mainly on the Grade 3 and Grade 6 EQAO reading, writing and math tests, plus how many students meet the provincial standard and the gaps between groups of students. Small schools can swing a lot from year to year, so it's worth looking at the five-year average too. Rankings don't measure arts, sports, before- and after-school care, or how a school feels, so use them as a starting point, not the final word.
Buying a home for a school: what to check first
- Check the boundary for the exact address with the Peel District School Board or Dufferin-Peel Catholic school locator before you make an offer. Boundaries don't always follow the neighbourhood name.
- Ask about capacity. Some popular schools are full, and new families in the boundary can be sent to another school.
- Find out where Grades 7 and 8 happen. Many Peel public schools stop at Grade 5 or 6 and feed into a separate middle school, and that school matters too.
- Know which programs need an application, such as French Immersion, gifted programs and independent schools.
- Visit. Walk by at pickup time and talk to a couple of parents. You'll learn a lot.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Mississauga?
Four schools tied for first in Ontario with a perfect 10: Khalsa School Malton, Al-Manarat Heights, Kenollie and Safa & Marwa Islamic. Khalsa Malton stands out because it has averaged a perfect 10 over five years.
What is the best public elementary school in Mississauga?
Kenollie Public School in Mineola, with a perfect 10.0.
What is the best Catholic elementary school in Mississauga?
St. Rose of Lima at 9.7, followed by St. John of the Cross at 9.5.
What is the best French elementary school in Mississauga?
École élémentaire Horizon Jeunesse in Clarkson, at 9.3.
Looking for high schools?
See my full list of the best high schools in Mississauga.
Thinking of moving closer to a great school?
A lot of the families I work with sell first so they can buy in the right school boundary. If that sounds like you, start by finding out what your home is worth today. Get your free home evaluation, or call me at 647-576-2100.
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