Spring is an exciting time of year, a time for new opportunities and new adventures! For many, spring is also a popular time to purchase a new home. Deciding on the perfect location to buy can be a daunting decision. For families with school-age children, one key factor in this decision will be the quality of the schools in the area.

If you have narrowed your geographical search down to Oakville, ON, you can be rest assured that, overall, Oakville has an exceptional reputation for delivering academic excellence be it in the private, public or Catholic stream. In fact, Oakville ranks 3rd overall in Ontario cities based on the methodologies of The Fraser Institute rankings.

At Alair Homes, we recognize and value the importance of finding the right residential location that meets the needs of the entire family. As developers in Oakville and the surrounding area, we would like to provide you with some recommendations and resources to aid in this decision-making process.

Based on The Fraser Institute Rankings, below are the top 5 rated elementary and secondary schools in Oakville, ON. Keeping in mind that The Fraser Institute Rankings are solely based on academic scores and do not take into consideration other important factors such as the arts and athletic programs. These rankings are based on overall academic ratings out of 10in the 2016 academic year. Any rating above 6.0 is considered Above Average, meaning, they are teaching the basic skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic in an above average manner as determined by the standardized tests.

For a full view of The Fraser Institute rankings, please visit www.fraserinstitute.org

For a full list of Oakville schools, please visit www.oakville.com/directory/schools

Happy House Hunting!