2026/27 Guelph Catholic 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 Guelph the difference between getting access to a top-ranked school can be as small 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 Guelph Catholic Elementary School Rankings for 2026/27. Below, you will find Guelph’s Top 5 Catholic Elementary Schools. For the full set of school rankings, download a copy from here.
1. St. Ignatius of Loyola
Neighbourhood: South End (Westminster East & Clairfields)
Grades: JK-8
High School: Bishop Macdonell
SCORE: 8.6/10
PREVIOUS RANK: #2
Rising the ranks the last few years, St. Ignatius is your new leader in this year’s Best Catholic Elementary School Rankings in Guelph!
Built in 2010 to help with the rising population in the area, St. Ignatius of Loyola covers the east portion of the popular Westminster Woods and Clairfields.
The St. Ignatius of Loyola Hawks had been keeping pace with neighbouring St. Paul and now jumps ahead for 2026/27! No matter where you live in the south end, you can feel confident in receiving a top quality education.
While the Westminster Woods and Clairfields areas have plenty of great detached homes, there are tons of options for condo townhomes and even condos for those looking for more affordable options.
This means you can get into a great school zone without breaking the bank. With the city continuing to invest in the expansion of South End Guelph, there is even more to look forward to in the future.
In case you missed it, read all about South End Guelph in the full neighbourhood profile.
2. St. Paul
Neighbourhood: South End (Westminster West/Pineridge)
Grades: JK-8
High School: Bishop Macdonell
SCORE: 8.6/10
PREVIOUS RANK: #1
Located in the heart of Westminster Woods, St. Paul opened its new location in 2004 after originally starting as a six-room school in 1964. It quickly established itself as a top Catholic elementary school in Guelph but slips one spot down to #2. However, make no mistake the top two are far and away the highest scorers on this list.
Students here benefit from a small school boundary compared to most Catholic elementary schools in Guelph. That means that most students can walk to school making it a convenient choice for parents.
St. Paul, known as The Lightning, has been able to successfully retain and further foster its tight-knit and inclusive community over the years.
To get access to St. Paul, aim for the Westminster West/Pineridge part of the South End. This is kind of a tricky boundary to figure out, so make sure you Contact Me before you start your search.
Newer homes (including condos), winding pedestrian trails, great schools, major retail and easy access to Hwy 401 combine to make South End Guelph one of the city’s neighbourhoods.
Read all about South End Guelph in the full neighbourhood profile.
3. St. Michael
Neighbourhood: Kortright west | Kortright East | Old University
Grades: JK-8
High School: Bishop Macdonell
SCORE: 8.2/10
PREVIOUS RANK: #3
St. Michael is located in the south end neighbourhood of Kortright West but also serves students living in both Kortright East and the southern half of Old University.
St. Michael retains its place at #3 in this year’s Top 5 Catholic Elementary Schools in Guelph after another hugely impressive year!
St. Michael is a medium-size school with ~350 students and The Stingers are well-known as a great school in the city.
Graduates here go to top-ranked Bishop Macdonell making this a great option for a long-term move.
You can choose to live directly in Kortright West which has great parks, tons of retail and U of G at your doorstep, making it a perfectly balanced neighbourhood to call home.
You also have plenty of great options in the premium neighbourhood of Kortright East and in the affordable section of Old University called Priory Park.
Read more about both neighbourhoods here – Kortright East | Old University
4. Holy Trinity
Neighbourhood: East End
Grades: JK-8
High School: St. JAmes
SCORE: 7.7/10
PREVIOUS RANK: #5
Located right next door to Ken Danby PS in the city’s newer East End, Holy Trinity jumps one spot to #4 with a huge year!
But, beyond the test scores, the school also features a makerspace, a science and technology lab, a bright, naturally lit library, a large gymnasium, and the beautiful Holy Trinity Spiritual Centre!
As for the neighbourhood of East End Guelph it is better known as Grange Hill to the locals. It is located on the very east end of Guelph just east of St. George’s and The Ward and southeast of Victoria North/Brant in Guelph’s North End.
With many great local parks and trails, solid schools and affordable real estate of all sizes and types, many families have flocked to Grange Hill.
It is also quite well-located for commuters as they can use the less traveled Guelph Line south to the 401.
Read all about the East End here in our neighbourhood guide – East End.
5. St. Patrick
Neighbourhoods: NORTH END | EAST END
Grades: JK-8
High School: St. James
SCORE: 7.6/10
PREVIOUS RANK: #4
St. Patrick is located in the north end neighbourhood of Victoria North but also currently serves a very small pocket of homes northeast of Watson & Eastview in Guelph’s East End.
St. Patrick has slipped one spot each of the last two years with some concerning scores at the Grade 3 level again, but its Grade 6 scores remain incredibly strong. The school still serves as the north end’s best-ranked Catholic elementary school.
As for Victoria North, the neighbourhood is a mix of newer and older developments within the sub-neighbourhoods of Brant and North Riverside/Waverley.
Here you can find some of Guelph’s newest homes or older ones that are great value.
Read more about both Victoria North here – North End
Get All The Guelph Catholic Elementary School Rankings
This is only the Top 5 list and there are many more wonderful Catholic elementary schools in Guelph. To get the full list, simply scroll down below to download a free copy of this year’s guide 👇
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