Published 2 October 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
The five schools I would look at first from a King West or Liberty Village condo are Niagara Street Junior Public School (TDSB, JK to Grade 6, 222 Niagara Street), St. Mary Catholic School (TCDSB, JK to Grade 8, 20 Portugal Square), Alexander Muir/Gladstone Ave Junior and Senior Public School (TDSB, JK to Grade 8, 108 Gladstone Avenue), Givins/Shaw Junior Public School (TDSB, JK to Grade 6, 49 Givins Street) and Parkdale Collegiate Institute (TDSB, Grades 9 to 12, with an International Baccalaureate programme). The order is my judgement, not an official ranking; check the TDSB and TCDSB locators for your exact building.
How I chose these five schools
Families buying in King West and Liberty Village usually ask two things: which school this address is assigned to, and what else is within reach. This guide answers the second and shows you how to answer the first.
I looked for four things: a public (TDSB) elementary school close to the area, a Catholic (TCDSB) option, a school that runs from kindergarten to Grade 8 so a child does not have to move at Grade 7, and a secondary school with a recognised programme.
Check the school for your unit. The TDSB designates schools by residential address, and its Find Your School tool gives the school for a street address; the TCDSB has its own locator. Run the exact building through both before you sign. I do not publish attendance boundaries, because they change.
How I judged them. I have not used third-party league tables. Ontario’s own measure is EQAO results, published school by school in the province’s Find a school tool. Grades, addresses and programmes below come from the boards’ own pages. The order is my judgement of proximity and programmes, not an official ranking.
1. Niagara Street Junior Public School
What it offers
Niagara Street Junior Public School is a TDSB school at 222 Niagara Street, running from junior kindergarten to Grade 6. Its TDSB profile calls it “a small but lively school” where “the teachers know each and every student by name.” It lists daily physical education with a specialist teacher, drama, dance, band, strings and visual arts, plus special education and intensive support programmes.
In the building are the Garrison Creek Community Daycare, for children aged 2.5 to 11, and a Parenting and Family Literacy Centre for preschoolers. Its history page says the school was built in 1874.
What it means for buyers and renters
For a condo family at the east end of King West, this is the TDSB junior school I would check first. On-site child care is a genuine advantage when both parents commute and the unit has no room for a nanny. Because it stops at Grade 6, plan where your child goes for Grades 7 and 8 before you commit to a long stay.
2. St. Mary Catholic School
What it offers
St. Mary Catholic School, at 20 Portugal Square, is the TCDSB option closest to the east side of King West. The school says it serves children “from three-year-olds in Junior Kindergarten to fourteen year-olds in Grade 8.” Established in 1854 by the Sisters of St. Joseph and the Christian Brothers, it is “one of Toronto’s oldest parish schools”; the current building opened in 1918.
The school describes itself as “a truly multicultural school,” with Portuguese, South American, Filipino, West Indian, Asian and Central American families, and it works closely with its neighbouring parish, with prayer, Mass and sacramental preparation part of school life.
What it means for buyers and renters
Because St. Mary runs to Grade 8, a child can stay in one school from JK until high school, which many condo families prefer to a Grade 7 move.
Practical notes
The TCDSB says it welcomes students who comply with the board’s admissions policy; check eligibility and the school for your address with the TCDSB locator and its admissions office (416-397-6900). The school’s own number is 416-393-5205.
3. Alexander Muir/Gladstone Ave Junior and Senior Public School
What it offers
Alexander Muir/Gladstone Ave (the school calls itself AMG) is a TDSB school at 108 Gladstone Avenue, running from JK to Grade 8. Its TDSB profile puts enrolment at approximately 390 students. It offers integrated International Languages classes in Cantonese, Portuguese, Mandarin and Vietnamese and a music programme taught with the Orff approach.
For working parents, the profile lists YMCA child care on site and a Parent and Family Literacy Centre. The school occupies two historic buildings, the original from 1888 and an adjoining one from 1952, and is named after Alexander Muir, who wrote “The Maple Leaf Forever.”
What it means for buyers and renters
AMG sits on the far side of Dufferin Street from Liberty Village, so it is the school I would put next to Niagara Street when a family is choosing between buildings at the west end of the village. The JK to 8 range avoids the Grade 7 move, and on-site YMCA care simplifies the school day for a two-commuter household.
Practical notes
If your designated school is different and you want AMG, the TDSB’s out-of-area process opens each January for the following September, and seats depend on space.
4. Givins/Shaw Junior Public School
What it offers
Givins/Shaw Junior Public School, at 49 Givins Street, is a TDSB school for JK to Grade 6. Its profile describes a small downtown school serving the Trinity Bellwoods community, with a strong arts programme in music, drama, dance and visual arts. There is a Parenting and Child Care Centre on site, and the school lists partnerships with the Trinity Recreation Centre and the public library.
What it means for buyers and renters
For buyers looking at low-rise condos and lofts on the Queen West and Trinity Bellwoods side streets north of King, Givins/Shaw is the junior school worth knowing. Like Niagara Street, it stops at Grade 6.
5. Parkdale Collegiate Institute (International Baccalaureate)
What it offers
Parkdale Collegiate Institute, at 209 Jameson Avenue, is a TDSB secondary school for Grades 9 to 12. The TDSB lists an International Baccalaureate (IB) programme with an enhanced PreBaccalaureate preparation programme, and two Specialist High Skills Majors, in Horticulture and Landscaping and in Health and Wellness. Its school profile adds that it has over 800 students and a 1,000-square-foot greenhouse used for the horticulture programme.
What it means for buyers and renters
Parkdale CI, west of Liberty Village, is my one specialty pick here because of its IB programme. Ask the school how students from outside its area are admitted and what the timeline is.
Other secondary options
Central Toronto Academy, at 570 Shaw Street, offers Advanced Placement, computer science and digital arts. It is one of five TDSB Secondary Schools Without a Boundary: students apply and seats are filled by random selection. For September 2027 entry the application window is 4 to 22 January 2027, with no late applications.
The five schools side by side
| School | Board | Grades | Address | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Street Jr. PS | TDSB | JK–6 | 222 Niagara St | Daycare on site; strings, band, dance |
| St. Mary Catholic School | TCDSB | JK–8 | 20 Portugal Sq | Founded 1854; parish school |
| Alexander Muir/Gladstone Ave Jr. & Sr. PS | TDSB | JK–8 | 108 Gladstone Ave | YMCA child care; International Languages |
| Givins/Shaw Jr. PS | TDSB | JK–6 | 49 Givins St | Arts focus; child care centre on site |
| Parkdale CI | TDSB | 9–12 | 209 Jameson Ave | IB; two Specialist High Skills Majors |
Sources: the TDSB and TCDSB school pages linked below. Grade ranges are as each board lists them in October 2026.
What this means if you are buying or selling here
TRREB counts King West and Liberty Village inside district C01, the downtown core. These numbers are district-wide, not for any one building: in August 2026 C01 recorded 204 condo apartment sales at a median of $585,000 and an average of $695,533, with units selling at 96 percent of list price after an average of 41 days. There were 1,102 active listings and 542 new listings, which by my arithmetic is about 5.4 months of supply and a sales-to-new-listings ratio of about 38 percent. Buyers have choice.
For families, that choice is mostly about layout: a true two-bedroom near the right school is a different product from a one-bedroom. When I list a family-sized unit, I name nearby schools only after checking the board locators for that address.
If you are renting first, see the top five condos to rent in King West and in Liberty Village. For green space, read my guide to the best parks in King West and Liberty Village; for neighbouring schools, see the best schools near CityPlace and Fort York. If you already own here, what condos are worth in Liberty Village and King West and whether to sell or rent out your condo are the next reads.
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Frequently asked questions
What public schools are near Liberty Village in Toronto?
The TDSB schools closest to Liberty Village include Niagara Street Junior Public School (JK to Grade 6, 222 Niagara Street) and Alexander Muir/Gladstone Ave Junior and Senior Public School (JK to Grade 8, 108 Gladstone Avenue). The school your child attends depends on your exact address, so check the TDSB Find Your School tool before you buy or rent.
Is there a Catholic school near King West?
Yes. St. Mary Catholic School at 20 Portugal Square is a TCDSB school serving junior kindergarten to Grade 8. It was established in 1854 and is one of Toronto’s oldest parish schools. Use the TCDSB school locator and admissions office to confirm eligibility and the school for your address.
What high school is closest to Liberty Village?
Parkdale Collegiate Institute at 209 Jameson Avenue, west of the village, serves Grades 9 to 12 and offers the International Baccalaureate and two Specialist High Skills Majors. Central Toronto Academy on Shaw Street is a TDSB school without a boundary, filled by application and random selection.
How do I find out which school my Toronto condo is zoned for?
Enter the street address in the TDSB Find Your School tool and the TCDSB school locator. Each board designates schools by residential address, and new buildings can occasionally be redirected to another school while local schools are full.
How do I apply for French Immersion in Toronto?
At the TDSB, Early French Immersion starts in junior kindergarten. For September 2027 the online application runs from 2 November to 27 November 2026. A place in the programme is currently guaranteed to on-time applicants, but a place at a specific school is not.
Sources
- TDSB — Find your school by home address — designated school for a residential address
- TCDSB — Elementary school locator — Catholic school for an address
- Government of Ontario — Find an elementary or secondary school — grades, EQAO results and demographics for each public school
- TDSB — Niagara Street Junior Public School profile — JK to 6, on-site daycare
- TCDSB — St. Mary Catholic School, About us — JK to Grade 8, founded 1854
- TDSB — Alexander Muir/Gladstone Ave Jr. and Sr. PS school profile — JK to 8, YMCA child care
- TDSB — Givins/Shaw Junior Public School profile — JK to 6, arts
- TDSB — Parkdale Collegiate Institute — Grades 9 to 12, IB, two SHSMs
- TDSB — Secondary Schools Without a Boundary FAQ — five schools, random selection, 4 to 22 January 2027
- TDSB — Early French Immersion (JK entry) — 2 to 27 November window for 2027-28
- TRREB — Market Watch, August 2026 — condominium apartment tables by region and municipality
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About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Toronto. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA and have helped more than 100 families sell. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume. Every figure here comes from a published table, regulator or statute linked in the sources, so you can check all of it without asking me.
Reach me at connect@jatindua.com or 833-330-1925, or book a call.