2026 Burlington Elementary School Rankings
For most parents, school quality is one of the most important criteria when they start looking for a new home. And in Burlington the difference between getting access to a top-ranked school can be as little as one street.
That’s why it’s incredibly important to work with someone who really understands the city. So, if you have any questions please Contact Me today.
For now though, let’s check out the latest 2026 Burlington Elementary School Rankings. Below, you will find Burlington’s Top 5 Elementary Schools. For the full set of school rankings, download a copy from here.
#1. John T. Tuck PS
NEIGHBOURHOOD: ROSELAND | SHOREACRES
GRADES: JK-8, REGULAR ENGLISH-TRACK
HIGH SCHOOL: NELSON HS
SCORE: 8.7/10
PREVIOUS RANK: #2
John T. Tuck PS is the English-track option for those in the south Burlington neighbourhoods of Roseland and Shoreacres.
A staple of the community since 1961, John T. Tuck PS has registered another incredibly impressive score and claimed this year’s top prize for the best elementary school in Burlington!
Graduates here would then move onto top-ranked Nelson SS for high school.
The neighbourhoods of Roseland and Shoreacres in South Burlington are two of the most desirable, and expensive, in the city. However, there are some smaller bungalows and splits available that can be had at reasonable prices.
This puts you minutes to the Lake and Downtown Burlington along with living in two of the most quiet and private communities in the city.
#2. Alton Village PS
NEIGHBOURHOOD: ALTON VILLAGE
GRADES: JK-8, REGULAR ENGLISH-TRACK
HIGH SCHOOL: DR. FRANK J. HAYDEN
SCORE: 8.7/10
PREVIOUS RANK: #4
Alton Village PS is located in Alton Village in North Burlington. This is Burlington’s youngest neighbourhood which is packed with young families, new homes, plenty of convenient amenities and wonderful schooling options.
Alton Village PS had another great year improving its score once again and jumping up two spots to #2 in the city!
It is a large school, made up of over 900 students, which makes their score even more impressive as smaller schools tend to have the sample size advantage.
Graduates here would then move onto highly-ranked Dr. Frank J. Hayden for high school.
As for the neighbourhood of Alton Village, it’s located at the northern border of the city just south of the 407. This makes it really convenient for commuting into Toronto.
Most homes here will be 2-storey freehold towns, semis and detached but there are options for condos as well meaning you can get into this neighbourhood at an affordable price. This is a great option for young families seeking a great, affordable lifestyle balance!
#3. Pineland PS
NEIGHBOURHOOD: SOUTH BURLINGTON
GRADES: 2-8, FRENCH IMMERSION ONLY
HIGH SCHOOL: NELSON HS
SCORE: 8.6/10
PREVIOUS RANK: #1
Pineland PS is located in the southeast corner of Burlington in the neighbourhood of Elizabeth Gardens. As a French Immersion school it covers a huge area that includes almost all of South Burlington including Dynes, Roseland, Longmoor, Shoreacres and Pinedale.
While Burlington has many dual-track English & French schools, Pineland is the only ‘French Immersion Only’ school in Burlington. French Immersion begins in Grade 2 and runs through until Grade 8.
With another Top 5 finish, Pineland PS is a great choice for families looking for French Immersion and targeting a home in South Burlington
Graduates here would then move onto top-ranked Nelson HS for high school.
This is a huge area to cover here, so make sure to check out all the different kinds of homes for sale across all the neighbourhoods in South Burlington.
It may not be cheap, but there are still more affordable pockets for those wanting the convenience of life south of the QEW at a better price tag than in Oakville.
#4. Pauline Johnson PS
NEIGHBOURHOOD: LONGMOOR
GRADES: JK-6, REGULAR ENGLISH-TRACK
HIGH SCHOOL: NELSON HS
SCORE: 8.6/10
PREVIOUS RANK: #3
Located in the modest and quaint neighbourhood of Longmoor in south-central Burlington, the tiny but mighty Pauline Johnson PS had another impressive year!
They slipped one spot in this year’s rankings but once again put up huge scores to retain a place in the Top 5 Burlington Elementary School Rankings.
The community of Longmoor is fairly small and much more modest and affordable than its neighbours to the south (Shoreacres). You’ll mostly find older detached homes with smaller lots here. It’s another safe and quiet area in south Burlington that’s conveniently located and affordable.
And on top of that you get access to great schooling options as graduates here would then also move onto top-ranked Nelson HS for high school!
#5. Charles R. Beaudoin
NEIGHBOURHOOD: MILLCROFT
GRADES: JK-8, ENGLISH & FRENCH IMMERSION (2-8)
HIGH SCHOOL: DR. FRANK J. HAYDEN
SCORE: 8.3/10
PREVIOUS RANK: #6
Charles R. Beaudoin PS is a JK-8 school with ~565 students located in the ultra desirable, north-central neighbourhood of Millcroft. It is a dual-language school offering both English and French Immersion.
They’re also our only new entry into the Top 5 of this year’s ranking jumping up one spot from #6 last year!
Millcroft is widely recognized as one of Burlington’s most prestigious and family-oriented neighbourhoods, defined by its “country club” atmosphere centred around the award-winning Millcroft Golf Club.
It is a top choice for “move-up” buyers due to its homes, reputation, highly-rated schools and its prime location that balances quiet residential living with immediate access to major highways (QEW and 407) and the comprehensive amenities along Appleby Line.
Get All The Burlington Elementary School Rankings
This is only the Top 5 list and there are many more wonderful elementary schools in Burlington. To get the full list, simply scroll down below to download a free copy of this year’s guide 👇
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