What are the highest-rated schools in Waterloo?

The top-rated schools in Waterloo based on Fraser Institute ratings include Millen Woods Public School, Laurel Heights Secondary School, Abraham Erb Public School, with ratings up to 8.9/10.

How do school ratings affect home prices in Waterloo?

Properties located within top-rated school boundaries in Waterloo typically experience higher appreciation, lower days on market, and strong long-term resale value.

Education & Real Estate Guide

Top Rated Schools in Waterloo

Explore the highest-ranked Fraser Institute schools in Waterloo and view active MLS® listings within their attendance boundaries.

Highest Ranked Schools in Waterloo

Fraser Institute academic performance scores (out of 10)

All Ontario Schools

Homes For Sale in Waterloo Top School Zones

Active MLS® listings in top-rated elementary & secondary school boundaries

Residential Freehold for sale - 2 Bed, 1 Bath Home at 607 Heritage Drive Waterloo ON listed at $1,699 (MLS# X13863022)

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$1,699/mo

2bd

1ba

Residential Freehold

607 Heritage Drive, Waterloo

Oct 5, 2026

DOM: 2

This bright & cozy 2 bedroom suite is sure to impress! With ample storage, updated kitchen, bathroom...

MLS#: X13863022

For Lease

Residential Freehold for sale - 2 Bed, 1 Bath Home at 607 Heritage Drive Waterloo ON listed at $1,699 (MLS# X13862952)

Added 1 day ago

$1,699/mo

2bd

1ba

Residential Freehold

607 Heritage Drive, Waterloo

Oct 5, 2026

DOM: 2

This bright & cozy 2 bedroom suite is sure to impress! With ample storage, updated kitchen, bathroom...

MLS#: X13862952

For Lease

Residential Freehold for sale - 1 Bed, 1 Bath Home at 607 Heritage Drive Waterloo ON listed at $1,549 (MLS# X13862852)

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$1,549/mo

1bd

1ba

Residential Freehold

607 Heritage Drive, Waterloo

Oct 5, 2026

DOM: 2

This bright & cozy 1 bedroom suite is sure to impress! With ample storage, updated kitchen, bathroom...

MLS#: X13862852

For Lease

Residential Freehold for sale - 4 Bed, 3 Bath Home at 114 Frederick Banting Place Waterloo ON listed at $1,249,900 (MLS# X13862172)

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$1,249,900Est. $5,558/mo

4bd

3ba

Residential Freehold

114 Frederick Banting Place, Waterloo

Oct 5, 2026

DOM: 2

CLASSIC BEECHWOOD. EXCEPTIONAL SETTING. Set on a quiet court, backing onto a mature greenbelt & posi...

MLS#: X13862172

For Sale

Added 1 day ago

$1,800/mo

2bd

2ba

Residential Condo & Other

318 SPRUCE Street, Waterloo

Oct 5, 2026

DOM: 2

Beautiful 1 Bedroom + Den Condo in the Heart of the University District! Located just steps from the...

MLS#: X13861898

For Lease

Residential Condo & Other for sale - 1 Bed, 1 Bath Home at 60 Frederick Street Waterloo ON listed at $1,600 (MLS# X13861738)

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$1,600/mo

1bd

1ba

Residential Condo & Other

60 Frederick Street, Waterloo

Oct 5, 2026

DOM: 2

Unit 2008, Kitchener! Enjoy modern downtown living in this beautiful condo featuring a bright open-c...

MLS#: X13861738

For Lease

Residential Freehold for sale - 3 Bed, 2 Bath Home at 178 Laurentian Drive Waterloo ON listed at $600,000 (MLS# X13861512)

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$600,000Est. $2,668/mo

3bd

2ba

Residential Freehold

178 Laurentian Drive, Waterloo

Oct 5, 2026

DOM: 2

Welcome to 178 Laurentian Drive, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath detached home offering an i...

MLS#: X13861512

For Sale

Added 1 day ago

$725,000Est. $3,224/mo

3bd

4ba

Residential Freehold

188 Pineland Court, Waterloo

Oct 5, 2026

DOM: 2

Welcome to 188 Pineland court, ideally located in the heart of Laurelwood! This beautiful family hom...

MLS#: X13860522

For Sale

Added 2 days ago

$1,649/mo

1bd

1ba

Residential Freehold

285 Erb Street, Waterloo

Oct 4, 2026

DOM: 3

This spacious 1 bedroom suite is ideally located in Waterloo's desirable Westmount neighbourhood. Th...

MLS#: X13862740

For Lease

Residential Freehold for sale - 4 Bed, 2 Bath Home at 532 Sunnydale Place Waterloo ON listed at $2,600 (MLS# X13862826)

Added 3 days ago

$2,600/mo

4bd

2ba

Residential Freehold

532 Sunnydale Place, Waterloo

Oct 3, 2026

DOM: 4

Welcome to 532C Sunnydale, a beautifully renovated and bright four-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom suite offer...

MLS#: X13862826

For Lease

Residential Freehold for sale - 4 Bed, 4 Bath Home at 325 Coleridge Drive Waterloo ON listed at $999,900 (MLS# X13859352)

Added 3 days ago

$999,900Est. $4,446/mo

4bd

4ba

Residential Freehold

325 Coleridge Drive, Waterloo

Oct 3, 2026

DOM: 4

Big Lot, Great Neighbourhood. This home, sitting on over a quarter acre, is hitting the market for t...

MLS#: X13859352

For Sale

Added 3 days ago

$389,000Est. $1,730/mo

2bd

1ba

Residential Condo & Other

258B Sunview Street, Waterloo

Oct 3, 2026

DOM: 4

Great Opportunity For Investors Or University Parents, Prime Location In Waterloo, Walking Distance ...

MLS#: X13859590

For Sale

Frequently Asked Questions: Waterloo Schools & Real Estate

How are the school rankings in Waterloo calculated?

Rankings are based on annual EQAO reading, writing, and mathematics standardized testing scores compiled independently by the Fraser Institute.

Can I search homes by specific school attendance boundary?

Yes, clicking on any school above will show active MLS® properties located within a 2km radius of the school campus.

Top Rated Schools in Waterloo

Highest Ranked Schools in Waterloo

Millen Woods Public School

Laurel Heights Secondary School

Abraham Erb Public School

Vista Hills Reserve

Laurelwood

Mary Johnston Hydro Corridor

St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School

Northlake Woods Public School

St. David Catholic Secondary School

N.A. MacEachern Public School

St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School

Sandowne Public School

Homes For Sale in Waterloo Top School Zones

Frequently Asked Questions: Waterloo Schools & Real Estate

How are the school rankings in Waterloo calculated?

Can I search homes by specific school attendance boundary?