Georgetown Elementary Schools: A Guide for Families Moving to Georgetown, Ontario

 

If you're thinking about moving to Georgetown, Ontario, there is a good chance one of your first questions is:

“What are the elementary schools like?”

For families with children, school location can become one of the most important factors in deciding where to live.

But understanding Georgetown schools isn't as simple as finding the nearest elementary school on a map.

Your child's school may depend on:

• Your exact home address
• Public or Catholic school board
• Grade level
• French Immersion or other programs
• Current school boundaries
• Transportation eligibility
• Program availability

And because school boundaries can change as communities grow, buyers should always verify school eligibility before purchasing a home based on a particular school.

This guide provides an overview of the elementary-school landscape in Georgetown and Halton Hills, along with practical information for families considering a move.

Which School Boards Serve Georgetown?

Families in Georgetown generally have access to two major English-language publicly funded systems:

Halton District School Board

The Halton District School Board (HDSB) operates public elementary and secondary schools throughout Halton Region, including Georgetown and the broader Halton Hills area.

The board's current Halton Hills elementary-school portfolio includes schools such as:

• Centennial Public School
• Ethel Gardiner Public School
• George Kennedy Public School
• Glen Williams Public School
• Harrison Public School
• Joseph Gibbons Public School
• Park Public School
• Pineview Public School
• Silver Creek Public School
• Stewarttown Public School

along with additional schools serving communities elsewhere in Halton Hills.

Halton Catholic District School Board

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) serves Catholic elementary and secondary students throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. The board currently operates 48 elementary schools and 10 secondary schools across those municipalities.

Catholic elementary schools associated with the Georgetown/Halton Hills area include:

• Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School
• St. Brigid Catholic Elementary School
• St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Elementary School
• St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School

These Georgetown-area Catholic schools are part of the Holy Cross parish family of schools.

Click here for the school finder link:  https://www.hdsb.ca/schools/find-local-school/

Georgetown Public Elementary Schools

Below are several of the public elementary schools families may encounter when researching Georgetown.

Important: This is an area overview, not a guarantee of school assignment. Always use the Halton District School Board's official school locator or boundary information for the specific property address you are considering.

Centennial Public School

Centennial Public School is one of the established public elementary schools serving Georgetown families.

For homebuyers, the important factor isn't simply whether a school is nearby. You need to determine whether the particular property you're considering actually falls within that school's attendance boundary.

Click here for Neighbourhood search: → Georgetown neighbourhood/property search

Ethel Gardiner Public School

Ethel Gardiner Public School serves students within Georgetown and appears within the Halton District School Board's current Halton Hills elementary portfolio.

Families considering homes in newer and growing portions of Georgetown may come across this school frequently during their research.

George Kennedy Public School

George Kennedy Public School is another Georgetown elementary school within HDSB's Halton Hills portfolio.

Because established Georgetown neighbourhoods can have very different housing styles, lot sizes and price points, school research often goes hand-in-hand with neighbourhood research.

Harrison Public School

Harrison Public School is part of the public elementary-school system serving Halton Hills.

When comparing homes near Harrison or any other Georgetown school, families should confirm:

• Current boundary
• Grade configuration
• Transportation eligibility
• Program availability
• Whether boundary changes are being considered

Joseph Gibbons Public School

Joseph Gibbons Public School also appears in HDSB's Halton Hills school portfolio.

It's another example of why buyers should research the specific neighbourhood and school boundary together, rather than treating Georgetown as one school catchment.

Park Public School

Park Public School is another established HDSB elementary school serving the Halton Hills community.

Families considering older central Georgetown neighbourhoods often compare not only schools but also walkability, lot sizes, mature trees, proximity to downtown and commuting access.

Pineview Public School

Pineview Public School is included in HDSB's Halton Hills elementary-school portfolio.

As with every school in this guide, buyers should verify current attendance boundaries before making a real estate decision.

Silver Creek Public School

Silver Creek Public School is another HDSB school serving families in the Georgetown/Halton Hills area.

The surrounding area gives families another option when comparing Georgetown neighbourhoods based on housing, commute and school considerations.

Stewarttown Public School

Stewarttown Public School serves part of Halton Hills and appears in HDSB's current elementary-school portfolio.

Stewarttown and the surrounding countryside also illustrate one of the unique characteristics of Halton Hills: families can choose between more suburban Georgetown neighbourhoods and properties with a more rural or village feel.

Glen Williams Public School

Glen Williams Public School serves the Glen Williams community within Halton Hills.

Glen Williams is a distinct community just outside Georgetown's central urban area and offers a very different residential environment from newer subdivisions.

For families attracted to village character, heritage properties and the surrounding countryside, the school can be part of the overall lifestyle consideration.

Georgetown Catholic Elementary Schools

Families seeking Catholic education also have several options in Georgetown.

Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School

Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School is part of the Halton Catholic District School Board's Georgetown school community.

St. Brigid Catholic Elementary School

St. Brigid Catholic Elementary School is another Catholic elementary option associated with Georgetown's Holy Cross parish family of schools.

St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Elementary School

St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Elementary School serves families within the Georgetown/Halton Hills Catholic school community.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School is also listed within the Georgetown Holy Cross family of schools.

A New Catholic Elementary School Is Planned for Georgetown West

Georgetown continues to grow, and school infrastructure is evolving with it.

The Ontario government announced funding for a new Georgetown West Catholic Elementary School, planned for the intersection of Berton Boulevard and Atwood Avenue.

The project was announced with capacity for 527 students and 88 licensed child-care spaces.

This is particularly relevant for families considering newer communities in Georgetown because new schools and boundary changes can affect future attendance patterns.

How Do Georgetown School Boundaries Work?

This is one of the most important things parents need to understand before buying a home.

A home being close to a school does not necessarily mean your child will attend that school.

School boards assign properties through attendance boundaries.

That means two houses only a few streets apart can potentially feed into different elementary schools.

Before buying based on a specific school, use the relevant board's official school finder.

The Halton Catholic District School Board specifically directs parents to its School Finder tool and school-boundary maps to determine the applicable school.

The Halton District School Board likewise maintains a school directory and board resources for individual school information.

My recommendation to buyers

Never rely solely on:

• A real estate listing
• Google Maps
• What the current homeowner tells you
• An old neighbourhood post
• A third-party real estate website

School information on a listing can be useful as a starting point, but the school board is the authority on current attendance boundaries.

Does Georgetown Have French Immersion?

French-language programming is another major consideration for some families.

Program availability and entry points can differ by board, school and year.

Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB): Provides alternative French immersion pathways for local families. [1, 2]

Families specifically looking for French Immersion should verify:

• Which Georgetown school currently offers the program
• Entry grade
• Registration requirements
• Whether the program school differs from the regular English boundary school
• Transportation eligibility

Do not assume that a child will attend the closest school for French Immersion.

What Are the Best Elementary Schools in Georgetown?

This is probably the question I hear most often from parents.

And it's also one where I recommend being careful.

There is no single school that can objectively be called “the best Georgetown elementary school” for every child.

Families value different things:

• Academic performance
• French Immersion
• Special education support
• School size
• Extracurricular programs
• Before-and-after-school care
• Walking distance
• School community
• Transportation
• Catholic or public education

Some parents also review third-party school rankings.

For example, the Fraser Institute's 2025 Ontario elementary-school report compares more than 3,000 public, Catholic and independent schools using nine academic indicators based on province-wide testing data.

Those rankings can provide one data point.

They should not be treated as the complete measure of whether a school is right for your child.

A school can change considerably over time, and standardized test results don't capture every aspect of the school experience.

Better questions to ask

Instead of only asking:

“Which school ranks highest?”

Consider asking:

• Which schools serve the neighbourhoods we're considering?
• What programs are available?
• What is the commute to school?
• Is transportation available?
• Is child care available?
• How does the school environment fit our child?
• Are boundary changes being considered?
• What type of neighbourhood and home can we afford in that catchment?

Those questions are much more useful when making a home-buying decision.

Should You Choose the School Before the House?

Sometimes.

For some families, school preference determines the neighbourhood search from day one.

In that situation, we can reverse the process:

School → Boundary → Neighbourhood → Available Homes

For other families, several schools would work well, so it makes more sense to start with:

Budget → Lifestyle → Neighbourhood → School

Neither approach is wrong.

The important thing is identifying what matters most before you fall in love with a house.

Buying a Home in Georgetown Based on a School District

This is where your Realtor can be extremely helpful.

If school location is a major priority, tell your Realtor before the home search begins.

We can then structure the search around the neighbourhoods you're considering and help you identify questions that need to be verified with the appropriate school board.

For example, a family may tell me:

“We want to be within the boundary for a particular Georgetown elementary school.”

Our search can then focus geographically around that goal.

But I'll still recommend confirming the property directly with the school board before relying on the school assignment when making your purchase decision.

School boundaries can change.

Georgetown Neighbourhoods and Schools

One of the things that makes Georgetown interesting from a real estate perspective is that the community isn't made up of one uniform type of neighbourhood.

Families can choose among:

• Older central Georgetown neighbourhoods
• Mature subdivisions
• Newer residential developments
• Townhome communities
• Larger detached homes
• Glen Williams
• Rural Halton Hills properties
• Areas closer to Highway 7
• Communities with different access to GO Transit and major commuter routes

The right neighbourhood depends on the combination of school priorities, budget and lifestyle.

Click here to see the → Best Neighbourhoods in Georgetown

Click here to see the→ Homes for Sale in Georgetown

What Should Parents Check Before Buying?

If schools matter to your purchase, use this checklist.

1. Confirm the school boundary

Check the exact property address with the school board.

2. Confirm the school year

A boundary shown today may not necessarily be the same next year.

3. Ask about boundary reviews

Growing communities can experience school-boundary changes.

4. Verify special programs

French Immersion or other specialized programs may have different catchments.

5. Check transportation

Find out whether your child qualifies for busing.

6. Research before-and-after-school care

Availability can matter significantly for working parents.

7. Consider the secondary-school pathway

If you're making a long-term move, understand where the elementary school typically feeds afterward.

8. Visit the neighbourhood

A school may look close on a map but feel very different once you drive or walk the route.

Frequently Asked Questions About Georgetown Elementary Schools

What school board serves Georgetown, Ontario?

Georgetown is served by the Halton District School Board for English public education and the Halton Catholic District School Board for English Catholic education.

What public elementary schools are in Georgetown?

HDSB's Halton Hills portfolio includes Georgetown-area schools such as Centennial, Ethel Gardiner, George Kennedy, Harrison, Joseph Gibbons, Park, Pineview, Silver Creek and others.

What Catholic elementary schools are in Georgetown?

Georgetown-area Catholic elementary schools include Holy Cross, St. Brigid, St. Catherine of Alexandria and St. Francis of Assisi.

How do I know which Georgetown elementary school my house belongs to?

Use the official school finder or boundary information provided by the appropriate school board and search the exact property address.

Can school boundaries change after I buy a house?

Yes. School boards can review and modify attendance boundaries as enrollment and communities change.

Does buying near a school guarantee my child can attend it?

No. Physical proximity does not necessarily determine school eligibility. The property's official attendance boundary is what matters.

Are there French Immersion schools in Georgetown?

French-language programming is available within Halton's school systems, but the specific Georgetown locations and program boundaries should be verified with the relevant board for the current school year.

Which Georgetown elementary school is best?

There isn't one answer that fits every family. School rankings can be one consideration, but parents should also examine programs, boundaries, school environment, transportation, child-care options and their child's individual needs.

Should I choose a school before choosing a Georgetown neighbourhood?

If one particular school or program is essential, that can be a sensible strategy. Otherwise, many families benefit from comparing neighbourhood, affordability, housing and school options together.

Moving to Georgetown With Kids?

As a parent myself, I understand why the school conversation becomes such a large part of choosing where your family will live.

But the best move usually comes from looking at the whole picture:

School.

Neighbourhood.

Home.

Commute.

Budget.

Activities.

And what day-to-day family life is actually going to look like.

That's where local real estate knowledge becomes particularly useful.

If you're considering moving to Georgetown or Halton Hills, my team can help you compare neighbourhoods, housing options and price points while you verify the school information that's important to your family.

Whether you're just beginning your research or you're ready to start looking at homes, you're welcome to start with a conversation.

Ana Bastas
Founder & Team Lead
Ana Bastas Real Estate Team
Real Broker Ontario Ltd., Brokerage
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