2026/27 Hamilton Catholic High School Rankings
If you’re a parent then school quality is likely one of the most important criteria when searching for a home. The difference between getting access to a top-ranked school could be as little as one street.
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For now, let’s check out the 2026/27 Hamilton Catholic High School Rankings. Below, you will find Hamilton’s top 3 Catholic high schools. For the full set of school rankings, download a copy from here.
#1. Bishop Tonnos
Neighbourhoods: Ancaster, Mountain West & Mountain South (of Rymal)
Score: 7.4/10
Previous Rank: #1
Bishop Tonnos, aka “The Titans”, is located in southwest Ancaster (just west of Hamilton) and is no stranger to the top of the rankings. They’ve consistently scored very well and this year retain their spot as the #1-ranked Catholic high school in Hamilton!
This is in large part due to the overall strength of the school zone in both Ancaster and Mountain West/South.
In fact, its elementary feeder schools make up a whopping 4 out of the Top 10 Catholic Elementary Schools in Hamilton.
Bishop Tonnos’ Specialist High Skill Major (SHSM) programs include:
- Arts & Culture
- Business
- Construction
- Health & Wellness
- Manufacturing
- Non-Profit
- Transportation
Well-known for their strength and pride in community, the Titans offer more beyond academics. They have a huge amount of sports on offer including badminton, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, curling, field hockey, figure skating, football, golf, hockey, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field and volleyball just to name a few.
This catchment area is one of Hamilton’s most desirable. If you’re looking for top notch schools in West Hamilton then this is the school to target!
You can check out homes for sale in the school boundary by clicking the link below.
#2. St. Mary
Neighbourhoods: West Hamilton, Dundas, Waterdown & Flamborough
Score: 6.9/10
Previous Rank: #2
Located in Ainslie Wood in west Hamilton, St. Mary’s also serves a large population of students in Kirkendall (Lower Hamilton) and neighbouring Dundas, Waterdown & Flamborough. After another strong year, St. Mary’s retains its 2nd-place standing in this year’s rankings!
St. Mary’s also has a strong collection of elementary feeder schools which certainly helps as tests are conducted only for Grade 9 (math) and Grade 10 (literacy) students. And, we generally see a pretty strong correlation between the strength of elementary schools and those of their high schools.
So, if you’re looking for a great overall school zone in Hamilton, this is another that should be near the top of your list.
St. Mary’s Specialist High Skill Major (SHSM) programs include:
- Arts & Culture
- Business
- Construction
- Energy
- Health & Wellness
- Non-Profit
- Transportation
St. Mary’s also offers tons of sports including golf, baseball, field hockey, slo-pitch, basketball, hockey, cheer team, soccer, volleyball, swimming, cross country, rowing & track.
As for the communities in its catchment boundary, life will vary greatly here whether you’re somewhere like Dundas, Waterdown or Ainslie Wood versus somewhere like Kirkendall, so be sure to Contact Me to find out exactly how to get access to our #3-ranked catholic high school in Hamilton!
#3. St. John Henry Newman
Neighbourhoods: Stoney Creek, Fruitland & Winona
Score: 6.8/10
Previous Rank: #3
Located in the heart of Stoney Creek, St. John Henry Newman (formerly Cardinal Newman) has a proud academic tradition dating back to its establishment in the mid 1970s.
And this year, the tight-knit community and school retains its place at #3 in this year’s Hamilton Catholic High School rankings!
Along with academics, St. John Henry Newman has tons of options for sports offering football, hockey, basketball, volleyball, field hockey, cross country, baseball, golf and swimming.
St. John Henry Newman has seven Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs available:
- Arts & Culture
- Business
- Construction
- Health & Wellness
- Non-Profit
- Sports
- Transportation
There are also tons of clubs available at Newman including Peer Mentors, Health & Wellness Council, Eco-Schools, Culture of Life, Chaplaincy Committee, N.E.S.T and United As One and more!
As for life within Stoney Creek, this is a very family-friendly area with tons of natural beauty to explore like waterfalls, beaches and the Escarpment. You’re a stone’s throw to Downtown Hamilton and close for day trips to Niagara Falls.
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