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The OUR KIDS Report: Crestwood School
Grades JK TO Gr. 6 — Toronto, ON (Map)

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Student Body

Crestwood School has a larger student body than most Canadian private schools and offers a co-educational environment. About a quarter of its students are from outside Canada. Families and alumni describe the school’s student body as happy, diverse, and engaged in a multicultural setting.

Facts and analysis

Total enrollment

450 students attend Crestwood School.

Crestwood School has a larger student body than 76% of all schools we cover.

  • Breakdown by grade

    Grade Enrollment
    Crestwood School Median of all other schools
    JK1816
    SK1817
    Gr. 13218
    Gr. 23618
    Gr. 35018
    Gr. 46218
    Gr. 56020
    Gr. 69020
  • Why it matters

    While some researchers have looked to uncover the "ideal" school size, these studies often generalize student preferences and behaviours. Your real goal is to find what best suits your child’s needs. Smaller schools can offer a school-wide sense of connection, while larger schools often provide broader programming and opportunities. Also, note that per-grade enrollment often tells a more meaningful story than total enrollment alone (read topic guide).


Gender

Both girls and boys attend.

This makes Crestwood School like 91% of other schools we cover.

  • Why it matters

    A school’s gender composition influences its social, academic, and extracurricular experiences. Coed schools often encourage collaboration across genders, while single-gender schools (all-boys or all-girls) may focus on specialized learning approaches (read topic guide).


International Students

25% of students come from outside Canada.

See how this ranks Crestwood School below.

  • Why it matters

    A diverse international student body offers opportunities for cultural exchange and a global perspective. These experiences can enhance your child’s understanding of different cultures and prepare them for a globalized world (read topic guide).


 

Qualitative insights

These insights are based on conversations with parents, alumni, and school leadership. Handpicked and curated by our editor, they offer a close look at how the school is experienced and perceived by those who know it best.


The students are visibly happy to be at the school.

Comments from parents and students highlight that Crestwood School is characterized by its positive, nurturing atmosphere where students are visibly happy and supported by accessible and caring staff.

The biggest thing for me is that my girls were always happy at Crestwood School. If they weren't happy, it was dealt with right away and supported. The environment was nurturing and always positive in terms of staff. Every single door in that school, whether it was a former teacher, administration, principal, or vice principal, the doors were always open.
My first tour of the school was on a day when the primaries had come back from a skating trip, were having hot chocolate, and every child and teacher looked extremely happy. That was my first introduction to the school, giving me a really good feeling. The environment felt nurturing, and the kids were unbelievably happy.
After visiting Crestwood, speaking with the teachers, and observing the classroom environment, I felt more comfortable sending him there. The atmosphere was orderly, calm, and the children were happy and attentive, which was very appealing to me. Initially, I had thought my son would attend our neighborhood public school, which is very good. 

They have diverse personalities, but they're all engaged.

Statements from parents recount how Crestwood School effectively engages children with differing personalities, offering a variety of activities that boost confidence and self-esteem through participation.

My twins have different personalities; one is extremely outgoing and social, while the other is more introverted with a smaller group of friends. Yet Crestwood managed to engage both of them fully. Both were extremely active in the school, participating in musicals, sports, eco-committees, and more, which only furthered their confidence and self-esteem. They remember everything positively, from friends to activities to being in clubs, serving as house heads in Grades 5 and 6.

They participate in a multicultural and co-educational setting.

Parents point out that Crestwood's multicultural, co-educational setting provides an important environment for boys and girls to interact, which they believe is crucial for preparing students for real-life scenarios.

Crestwood prepared them well for their transition to higher Grades. It's a multicultural school and being co-ed was key for me. It's important for boys and girls to interact, as that's real life. This aspect of Crestwood was also crucial for me, giving them confidence to work cooperatively and compete in a co-ed environment.
 

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