South Riverdale is the southern half of the Riverdale neighbourhood and comprises many smaller neighbourhoods, including Leslieville, the Port Lands, Studio District, Riverside, East Toronto Chinatown, and the Gerrard India Bazaar. The area is a mixed income and multicultural neighbourhood currently experiencing a trend of gentrification along Queen St. East and Broadview Ave. It is known for its many historic buildings and rich cultural heritage. In the southern part of South Riverdale, industrial warehouses along Lakeshore Avenue house production studios, and many people working in film and television live in the old Victorians found along the area's side streets.
South Riverdale Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 19 public schools, 7 Catholic schools, 1 private school, and 2 alternative/special schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, Montessori, French Immersion, Gifted/Talented Program, and Vocational.
Public Schools
19
Catholic Schools
7
Private Schools
1
Public
- Bruce Public School
- Monarch Park Collegiate Institute
- Blake Street Junior Public School
- Kew Beach Junior Public School
- Riverdale Collegiate Institute
- Duke of Connaught Jr & Sr Public School
- Jarvis Collegiate Institute
- Leslieville Junior Public School
- Bowmore Road Jr and Sr Public School
- Dundas Junior Public School
- Collège français secondaire
- ÉÉ Gabrielle-Roy
- Roden Public School
- ÉÉ La Mosaïque
- Pape Avenue Junior Public School
- Morse Street Junior Public School
- Queen Alexandra Middle School
- Nelson Mandela Park Public School
- ÉS Michelle-O'Bonsawin
Catholic
Alternative/Special
Click on map pins below to see Public and Catholic catchments.