Rosedale and Moore Park are served by well-regarded public schools and have some of Toronto's best-known independent schools within walking distance. School access is a significant factor for most families buying here.
The catchment school for most of South Rosedale. Rosedale JPS is a small school — typically around 250 students — with a strong parent community and active arts programming. EQAO results have consistently been well above the provincial average. The building dates from the early twentieth century and sits on Whitney Avenue, a short walk from most Rosedale addresses.
Serving the Moore Park section of the community, this school has a similar profile to Rosedale JPS. The catchment boundary runs roughly along the CPR rail corridor. Families in North Rosedale near the boundary should verify their catchment with TDSB before purchasing, as it can affect which school a child is assigned to.
Whitney serves the eastern portion of the neighbourhood near the Leaside boundary. It is a well-regarded school with consistent academic results and a strong community of involved families. The school offers French immersion from Grade 1 alongside the English stream.
The primary public high school for Rosedale and Moore Park students. Northern is a large school with a broad range of academic and arts programming. It has a well-known music and drama department and competitive academic teams. Many students from the neighbourhood also apply to IB or specialty programs at other TDSB schools.
One of Toronto's most prominent girls' schools, Branksome Hall sits directly in Rosedale on Elm Avenue. It offers the IB curriculum from Grade 11 through the Diploma Programme and has strong university placement results. A significant number of Rosedale families choose Branksome for daughters from Junior Kindergarten through graduation.
A co-educational IB World School on Yonge Street at the neighbourhood boundary. The York School offers the IB programme at all levels from Primary Years through the Diploma, making it one of the few full-IB schools in Toronto. Its location is walkable from most Rosedale addresses.
UCC is a short drive west from Rosedale, on the Forest Hill side of the Allen Road. It is one of Canada's oldest and most established independent schools, with boarding and day programmes. A significant number of boys from the Rosedale community attend UCC. The school has an extensive co-curricular programme and strong university placement in Canada, the US, and the UK.
Catchment boundaries change periodically. Always confirm your specific address catchment with TDSB or the individual school before making a purchase decision based on school access. Independent schools have their own admissions processes and timelines — most require applications 12 to 18 months before the intended start date.