Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
The top schools in Georgina and East Gwillimbury for 2027, on 2024–2025 EQAO results, are Black River Public School (Sutton West), Phoebe Gilman, Sharon and Holland Landing public schools in East Gwillimbury, and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Academy in Keswick. Black River led, with 75% in Grade 6 math against a 51% provincial average.
This guide is for parents buying or renting in Keswick, Sutton, Pefferlaw, Sharon, Queensville, Holland Landing or Mount Albert who want to know which local schools have the strongest results going into 2027. You get my top five, the official test scores behind each pick, the new schools coming to East Gwillimbury, and what a family home costs nearby.
How did I pick the top schools in Georgina and East Gwillimbury?
I used the province’s own numbers. Ontario’s School Information Finder dataset, updated in November 2026, lists every publicly funded school with its 2024–2025 EQAO results. EQAO is the provincial testing office. It tests reading, writing and math in Grades 3 and 6, math in Grade 9, and literacy in Grade 10 (the OSSLT).
For elementary schools I averaged the six Grade 3 and Grade 6 scores: the share of students who met the provincial standard in reading, writing and math. For high schools I looked at Grade 9 math and the OSSLT first-attempt pass rate. I then compared each school with the Ontario average for the same year.
A few honest limits:
- Small schools can swing a lot from one year to the next, because one class may only have 20 or 30 students.
- The province rounds some figures up or down to protect privacy, so a 100% may not be exactly 100%.
- Test scores do not measure teaching quality, special programs, sports or how happy children are. Use them as a starting point, then visit.
The Fraser Institute’s school report cards are built from the same EQAO results, so the leaders here tend to look strong there too. I have not reproduced its rankings.
| Measure (2024–2025) | Ontario average |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 reading / writing / math | 74% / 65% / 64% |
| Grade 6 reading / writing / math | 86% / 85% / 51% |
| Grade 9 math | 58% |
| OSSLT, first-time writers | 85% |
Source: provincial averages for 2024–2025 as published by the York Region District School Board, December 2025. Share of students meeting the provincial standard (levels 3 and 4).
The five at a glance
| # | School | Area | Board, grades | Key 2024–25 results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black River Public School | Sutton West, Georgina | YRDSB, JK–8 | Grade 3 reading 100%, Grade 6 math 75% |
| 2 | Phoebe Gilman Public School | East Gwillimbury | YRDSB, JK–8 | Grade 3 reading 83%, Grade 6 math 53% |
| 3 | Sharon Public School | Sharon, East Gwillimbury | YRDSB, JK–8 | Grade 3 math 81%, Grade 6 writing 89% |
| 4 | Holland Landing Public School | Holland Landing | YRDSB, JK–8 | Grade 6 reading 93%, writing 91% |
| 5 | Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Academy | Keswick, Georgina | YCDSB, 7–12 | Grade 9 math 56%, OSSLT 84% |
Source: Ontario School Information Finder dataset, 2024–2025 (EQAO 2024–2025), published November 2026. YRDSB = York Region District School Board; YCDSB = York Catholic District School Board.
1. Black River Public School (Sutton West)
What it is like: a small rural JK to Grade 8 school on Black River Road in Sutton West, with about 225 students. It had the strongest elementary results in either town in 2024–2025. Grade 3 students scored 100% in reading and 91% in both writing and math. In Grade 6, 90% met the standard in reading, 95% in writing and 75% in math, against a provincial math average of 51%.
Who it suits: families who want a country setting around Sutton and a small school where staff know every child.
What it costs to live nearby: the median detached home in Georgina sold for $800,000 from January to October 2026, down 2.1% from a year earlier. Rural lots near the school can price well above or below that.
What to check: with classes this small, one strong cohort can lift the numbers. Look at the school’s results over several years, and confirm the address is inside its attendance boundary before you buy.
2. Phoebe Gilman Public School (East Gwillimbury)
What it is like: a large JK to Grade 8 school on Harvest Hills Boulevard with about 700 students, the biggest elementary school in East Gwillimbury. It beat the provincial average in all six measures: 83% in Grade 3 reading, 76% in Grade 3 math, 89% in Grade 6 reading and 53% in Grade 6 math.
Who it suits: families in the newer subdivisions who want a full-size school with steady, above-average results.
What it costs: East Gwillimbury’s median detached price was $1,125,000 from January to October 2026, down 11.1%. Freehold townhouses had a median of $835,000.
What to check: growing areas get boundary changes. Ask the board whether a new school, such as the one in Queensville, could move your street to a different school.
3. Sharon Public School (Sharon)
What it is like: a JK to Grade 8 school on Murrell Boulevard in Sharon with about 595 students. Its Grade 3 math score of 81% was 17 points above the province, and 89% of Grade 6 students met the standard in writing. Grade 6 math was 50%, close to the 51% provincial average.
Who it suits: families buying in Sharon who want public and Catholic elementary schools within a short drive. Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Elementary School is on the same street, with 79% in Grade 3 reading and writing.
What it costs: Sharon sits inside East Gwillimbury, so use the town’s $1,125,000 detached median as a rough guide. Newer homes on larger lots often sell for more.
What to check: YRDSB told families in 2025 that the new Queensville Public School would draw from some nearby schools, including Grade 7 and 8 students from Sharon Public School. Confirm which school serves your grade and street now.
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4. Holland Landing Public School (Holland Landing)
What it is like: a JK to Grade 8 school on Holland River Boulevard with about 515 students. Its Grade 6 results were among the best in the area: 93% met the standard in reading and 91% in writing, both above the province, and 52% in math. Grade 3 results were close to average: 73% in reading and writing, and 61% in math.
Who it suits: families who want an established village with quick access to Newmarket and Highway 404.
What it costs: Holland Landing is part of East Gwillimbury. Semi-detached homes in the town had a median of $902,450 from January to October 2026, a cheaper way into the area than a detached house.
What to check: Holland Landing has two public elementary schools. Park Avenue Public School is the other, with somewhat lower 2024–2025 results. Use the board’s school locator to see which one serves your address.
5. Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Academy (Keswick)
What it is like: the Catholic school on Glenwoods Avenue in Keswick that takes students from Grade 7 to Grade 12. In 2024–2025, 56% of its Grade 9 students met the math standard and 84% passed the OSSLT on the first try. Both are close to the provincial averages of 58% and 85%, and the province’s data shows its Grade 9 math result up 16 points over three years.
Who it suits: families in Keswick and Sutton who want a high school close to home with results near the Ontario average.
What it costs: Georgina’s freehold townhouses had a median of $697,000 from January to October 2026, and detached homes $800,000. My guide to what a house is worth in Keswick and Georgina breaks this down further.
What to check: the York Catholic board says its secondary schools do not ask for a baptismal certificate, but its elementary registration does (for the child or a parent). Ask the school how that applies to the Grade 7 entry point.
What are the best schools in Keswick?
Keswick is the largest community in Georgina, so many buyers search for it by name. Its public elementary schools trailed the provincial average in several measures in 2024–2025, especially Grade 6 math. These three led the town on the six-score average:
| Keswick school (YRDSB) | Grade 3 reading | Grade 3 math | Grade 6 reading | Grade 6 math |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Public School | 72% | 67% | 76% | 37% |
| Lake Simcoe Public School | 71% | 45% | 78% | 47% |
| R L Graham Public School | 82% | 80% | 59% | 17% |
| Ontario average | 74% | 64% | 86% | 51% |
Source: Ontario School Information Finder dataset, 2024–2025; provincial averages as published by YRDSB, December 2025.
For high school, Keswick High School had 29% in Grade 9 math and 77% on the OSSLT, and Sutton District High School had 16% and 66%. Our Lady of the Lake was the stronger performer of the three.
Which high school do East Gwillimbury students go to?
East Gwillimbury had no secondary school of its own in the province’s 2024–2025 school list. Teenagers travel to schools in neighbouring towns. The York Catholic board’s 2026 boundary report says all of East Gwillimbury, except Ravenshoe Road, is aligned with Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Newmarket, which had 62% in Grade 9 math and 85% on the OSSLT in 2024–2025.
Public high school boundaries are set by YRDSB, so look up your address before you buy. For more on Newmarket’s schools, see my guide to the top schools in Aurora and Newmarket.
What new schools are opening in East Gwillimbury?
- Queensville Public School (YRDSB): a new JK to Grade 8 school that the board said was scheduled to open for the 2025–2026 school year. It has no published EQAO results in the 2024–2025 data.
- A new Queensville Catholic elementary school (YCDSB): construction started in July 2025. The board approved its attendance boundary in January 2026, effective when it opens in September 2027. It is planned for 421 pupil spaces and 49 child care spaces.
New schools usually trigger boundary changes. If you are buying in Queensville or Sharon in 2027, the school your listing mentions may not be the one your child attends.
In these two towns, the school question and the price question point in opposite directions. East Gwillimbury’s elementary schools posted stronger results, but its detached homes cost about $325,000 more at the median than Georgina’s. If schools are your top priority and the budget stretches, East Gwillimbury makes sense. If you are buying in Keswick, look closely at the specific school, consider the Catholic option, and plan to support Grade 6 math at home.
What does a family home cost near these schools in 2027?
| Home type, Jan–Oct 2026 | Georgina median | Change | East Gwillimbury median | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | $800,000 | −2.1% | $1,125,000 | −11.1% |
| Semi-detached | $698,000 | −8.8% | $902,450 | −16.2% |
| Freehold townhouse | $697,000 | −6.1% | $835,000 | −2.9% |
| Detached sales (avg. days on market) | 475 (36 days) | 250 (38 days) |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026 vs the same period of 2025. Town-wide medians, not school-area prices; semi-detached figures rest on small samples.
Prices were lower than a year earlier in both towns, and East Gwillimbury’s detached median fell the most. For a side-by-side look, read Georgina vs East Gwillimbury, and for where to live in each, see the best neighbourhoods in East Gwillimbury.
Do not rely on a listing that says a home is “near” a school. Attendance is set by boundary, not distance, and boundaries in growing towns change. Check the board’s school locator for the exact address, and if a school matters to your offer, ask your lawyer about a condition that gives you time to confirm it.
What to do next
- Look up each school you are considering on Ontario’s school finder and read three years of results, not one.
- Enter the exact address into the YRDSB or YCDSB school locator before you make an offer.
- Call the school about programs that test scores miss, such as French Immersion, special education support and bussing.
- Compare the price of homes inside the boundary with homes just outside it.
- If you are selling first, get a value for your current home so you know your real budget.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Georgina?
Black River Public School in Sutton West had the strongest 2024–2025 EQAO results in Georgina, with 100% of Grade 3 students meeting the reading standard and 75% of Grade 6 students meeting the math standard, against a 51% provincial average. It is a small JK to Grade 8 school with about 225 students, so results can change from year to year.
What is the best school in Keswick, Ontario?
For high school, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Academy had Keswick’s best 2024–2025 results, with 56% in Grade 9 math and 84% on the OSSLT. Among public elementary schools, Lakeside, Lake Simcoe and R L Graham led Keswick, though all three were below the Ontario average in Grade 6 math. Check the school locator for your address.
What are the best schools in East Gwillimbury?
Phoebe Gilman, Sharon and Holland Landing public schools had East Gwillimbury’s strongest elementary EQAO results in 2024–2025, each beating the Ontario average in most measures. Phoebe Gilman is the largest, with about 700 students. Our Lady of Good Counsel in Sharon is a strong Catholic option. Results come from Ontario’s school dataset published in November 2026.
Does East Gwillimbury have a high school?
No. East Gwillimbury had no secondary school in Ontario’s 2024–2025 school list, so students attend high schools in nearby towns. The York Catholic board says all of East Gwillimbury except Ravenshoe Road is aligned with Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Newmarket. Public students should check the York Region District School Board locator for their address.
Is there a new school in Queensville?
Yes. The York Region District School Board scheduled a new Queensville Public School, for JK to Grade 8, to open for the 2025–2026 school year. The York Catholic board is also building a Queensville Catholic elementary school with 421 pupil spaces, expected to open in September 2027, with its attendance boundary approved in January 2026.
How do Keswick high schools compare with the Ontario average?
In 2024–2025, Keswick High School had 29% of Grade 9 students meeting the math standard and a 77% OSSLT pass rate, while Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Academy had 56% and 84%. The Ontario averages were 58% and 85%. Sutton District High School in Georgina had 16% and 66%.
Do you need to be Catholic to attend a York Catholic school?
For York Catholic elementary schools, registration asks for a Roman Catholic baptismal certificate for the child or a parent. The York Catholic District School Board says its secondary schools do not require a baptismal certificate to register. Rules can change, so confirm with the board before you rely on a Catholic school in Georgina or East Gwillimbury in 2027.
Are house prices cheaper in Georgina than East Gwillimbury?
Yes. Georgina’s median detached home sold for $800,000 from January to October 2026, compared with $1,125,000 in East Gwillimbury, a gap of about $325,000. East Gwillimbury’s median fell 11.1% from a year earlier and Georgina’s fell 2.1%, according to TRREB MLS data via REALM.
Where can I see EQAO results for a school in York Region?
Use Ontario’s school finder on ontario.ca, which shows contact details, grades and EQAO results for every publicly funded school. The full dataset, with 2024–2025 results, was updated in November 2026. School boards such as YRDSB and YCDSB also publish board-wide EQAO results each year, usually in the fall or early winter.
Sources
- Ontario Data Catalogue: School information and student demographics (2024–2025, updated November 2026)
- Ontario: Find an elementary or secondary school
- York Region District School Board: students continue to achieve above provincial averages in EQAO results (December 2025)
- York Catholic District School Board: 2024–25 EQAO results
- YRDSB: New school community information meeting for Queensville Public School
- YCDSB: Boundary Review, Queensville
- YCDSB: Queensville Boundary Review Final Report (January 2026)
- YCDSB: Kindergarten registration FAQ
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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.
Reach me at [email protected] or 833-330-1925, or book a call.