2026/27 Hamilton 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 Hamilton the difference between getting access to a top-ranked school can be as little as one street.
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For now though, let’s check out the latest 2026/27 Hamilton Catholic Elementary School Rankings. Below, you will find Hamilton’s Top 5 Catholic Elementary Schools. For the full set of school rankings, download a copy from here.
#1. Corpus Christi
NEIGHBOURHOOD: KENNEDY (MOUNTAIN WEST)
GRADES: JK-8
HIGH SCHOOL: BISHOP TONNOS
SCORE: 9.5/10
PREVIOUS RANK: #1
Corpus Christi is a JK-8 school located in the neighbourhood of Kennedy in what can loosely be defined as Hamilton Mountain West near the intersection of Upper James and Rymal Road.
Opened way back in 1965, it underwent huge renovations in ‘99 including a new library, gymnasium, computer lab, 10 classrooms and offices.
The school also now holds the distinction of being the #1-ranked Catholic Elementary School in Hamilton once again by posting an astounding 9.5/10 overall score!
Graduates here then go to top-ranked Catholic high school Bishop Tonnos.
Hamilton Mountain West is a quiet area that offers a great balance for families. You have a great school zone with lots of local amenities nearby while being only about 15-20 minutes outside of the core of the City of Hamilton.
You also have Ancaster next door along with Hamilton’s gorgeous escarpment and local waterfalls near Stoney Creek Mountain just another 10-15 minutes east!
#2. St. Ann
NEIGHBOURHOOD: Ancaster
GRADES: JK-8
HIGH SCHOOL: BISHOP TONNOS
SCORE: 8.5/10
PREVIOUS RANK: #5
St. Ann is a JK-8 school located right in the heart of Ancaster.
Jumping three spots from #5 in last year’s rankings, St. Ann now sits at #2 in this year’s Top 5 Catholic Elementary Schools in Hamilton!
The biggest contributor to their rise was another strong year from the Grade 3 cohort and huge jump from their Grade 6 cohort. That’s two straight years with the second best score in the city that’s propelled them to this spot now.
Students here would then graduate to top-ranked Bishop Tonnos making Ancaster one of the most sought after places to live and raise a family.
A great thing about attending St. Ann is its location in the heart of Ancaster. It’s a small, adorable school located right at the main intersection of Wilson & Fiddler’s Green.
If you’re looking for a small town vibe while still being within 30 minutes of everything you need in the West GTA, then this is an amazing spot to land.
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#3. ST. Bernadette
NEIGHBOURHOOD: DUNDAS
GRADES: JK-8
HIGH SCHOOL: ST. MARY
SCORE: 8.5/10
PREVIOUS RANK: #2
St. Bernadette is a JK-8 school located in the quaint town of Dundas which is just west of the City of Hamilton.
Despite another strong year, St. Bernadette slips one spot in this year’s rankings but actually increased their rating to a fantastic 8.5/10.
The relatively small school of ~260 students sees graduates then move onto #2-ranked St. Mary here for high school.
The community of Dundas is one of the most desirable places to raise a family in the region of Hamilton. The school zone is great at all levels in both the public and Catholic programs.
Real estate here is generally going to be more expensive than other areas of the Region of Hamilton, but there’s certainly stability in its schools.
Do yourself a favour and make sure to check out all the homes for sale in the St. Bernadette school boundary in Dundas. It should certainly be at or near the top of your list if you’re thinking of making a move to Hamilton!
#4. St. James the Apostle
NEIGHBOURHOOD: STONEY CREEK MOUNTAIN
GRADES: JK-8
HIGH SCHOOL: BISHOP RYAN
SCORE: 8.4/10
PREVIOUS RANK: #4
St. James of the Apostle is a JK-8 school that serves approximately 450 students and is located on Stoney Creek Mountain.
St. James has been our biggest riser of the last two years going all the way from #12 two years ago to once again finish with a rating of 8.4/10 and retain 4th place.
What’s nice for prospective parents here is that a new St. James was completed in 2024 to replace the original one built in 1976. That means students will get to benefit from brand new facilities in a fantastic location near Valley Park Community Centre.
Stoney Creek Mountain is a desirable area to live in thanks to its location and amenities. You have easy access to the Lincoln Alexander Pkwy (the LINC) and Red Hill Valley Parkway which gets you to the QEW in minutes.
There is a lot of major retail nearby and tons of green space including Heritage Sports Park and waterfalls/trails to visit like Felker’s and Albion Falls.
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#5. Our Lady of the Assumption
NEIGHBOURHOOD: SUMMIT PARK (HANNON)
GRADES: JK-8
HIGH SCHOOL: BISHOP RYAN
SCORE: 8.4/10
PREVIOUS RANK: #3
Our Lady of the Assumption is a JK-8 school located in the newly developed neighbourhood of Summit Park. This area is defined as being part of “Hannon” at the very south border of Hamilton and Glanbrook but technically falls into the latter’s geographically boundary. It also shares lots of amenities with nearby Leckie Park on Stoney Creek Mountain.
Either way, the school, which opened in 2018, has impressed from the start, retaining a spot in this year’s Top 5 Catholic Elementary Schools in Hamilton
Graduates would go on to attend nearby Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary.
This area, known as Summit Park, developed by Multi-Area Developments, is a popular new neighbourhood with lots of new, affordable townhomes and detached homes.
Families have flocked to this area and the community has developed nicely over the last few years. This is a great spot to raise a family at Hamilton’s southern border.
Get All The Hamilton Catholic Elementary School Rankings
This is only the Top 5 list and there are many more wonderful Catholic elementary schools in Hamilton. To get the full list, simply scroll down below to download a free copy of this year’s guide 👇
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