Education & Real Estate Guide

Top Rated Schools in Essex

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

Highest Ranked Schools in Essex

Fraser Institute academic performance scores (out of 10)

All Ontario Schools

Colchester North Public School

9.9
2651 Adam Avenue, Town of Essex, Ontario, N8M 2X6
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Holy Name Catholic School

7.5
200 Fairview Avenue, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1Y1
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Essex District High School

5.6
244 Talbot Street North, Essex, Ontario, N8M 2E1
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Essex District High School

5.3
244 Talbot Street North, Essex, Ontario, N8M 2E1
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Homes For Sale in Essex Top School Zones

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

Residential Freehold for sale - 5 Bed, 4 Bath Home at 268 Carole Court Essex ON listed at $899,999 (MLS# X13448858)
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268 Carole Court, Essex

Jun 15, 2026
DOM: 88

Rarely offered custom built 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath bungalow in the heart of Lakeshore! Built in 2016 an...

MLS#: X13448858
For Sale
Commercial for sale - 0 Bed, 0 Bath Home at 245 Talbot Street Essex ON listed at $1 (MLS# X13214376)
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245 Talbot Street, Essex

May 25, 2026
DOM: 109

A rare opportunity to launch a brand-new City Pizza franchise in a prime, high-exposure location in ...

MLS#: X13214376
For Sale
Sold property - 2 Bed, 1 Bath Home at 144 Lincoln Court Essex ON listed at $310,000 (MLS# X12892460)
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2bd
1ba
Residential Freehold

144 Lincoln Court, Essex

Mar 17, 2026
Sold in 178 days

Steps from Belcreft Beach on Lake Erie, this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath home offers modern updates a...

MLS#: X12892460
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Residential Freehold for sale - 5 Bed, 3 Bath Home at 257 Robinson Avenue Essex ON listed at $754,999 (MLS# X12883014)
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3ba
Residential Freehold

257 Robinson Avenue, Essex

Mar 13, 2026
DOM: 182

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MLS#: Members Only
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Commercial for sale - 0 Bed, 0 Bath Home at 43 Arthur Avenue Essex ON listed at $28 (MLS# X12804104)
$28/mo
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0ba
Commercial

43 Arthur Avenue, Essex

Feb 19, 2026
DOM: 204

Prime Retail Opportunity; located in Southland Plaza in Essex, ON. Located at the corner of Talbot S...

MLS#: X12804104
For Lease
Commercial for sale - 0 Bed, 0 Bath Home at 1355 County Road Essex ON listed at $3,500,000 (MLS# X12795768)
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1355 County Road, Essex

Feb 17, 2026
DOM: 206

An exceptional opportunity to acquire prime agricultural land ideally positioned between Leamington ...

MLS#: X12795768
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 2 Bed, 1 Bath Home at 144 Lincoln Court Essex ON listed at $350,000 (MLS# X12784656)
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Residential Freehold

144 Lincoln Court, Essex

Feb 12, 2026
DOM: 211

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Commercial for sale - 0 Bed, 0 Bath Home at 333 Gosfield Townline Essex ON listed at $1 (MLS# X12675316)
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333 Gosfield Townline, Essex

Jan 6, 2026
DOM: 248

Client RemarksApproximately 48,683 SF building on 5.04 acres of land. The property is being offered ...

MLS#: X12675316
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 2 Bed, 1 Bath Home at 144 Lincoln Court Essex ON listed at $365,000 (MLS# X12668736)
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144 Lincoln Court, Essex

Jan 6, 2026
DOM: 248

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Sold property - 4 Bed, 3 Bath Home at 974 Waters Beach Drive Essex ON listed at $599,999 (MLS# X12656392)
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4bd
3ba
Residential Freehold

974 Waters Beach Drive, Essex

Jan 2, 2026
Sold in 252 days

This well-maintained legal duplex offers a solid investment opportunity just 15 minutes from Essex. ...

MLS#: X12656392
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Sold property - 3 Bed, 1 Bath Home at 56 Stanley Street Essex ON listed at $399,999 (MLS# X12653038)
Sold Price: Members Only
3bd
1ba
Residential Freehold

56 Stanley Street, Essex

Dec 30, 2025
Sold in 255 days

Well-maintained 6-room bungalow offering a functional layout with combined living and dining area, k...

MLS#: X12653038
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Residential Freehold for sale - 2 Bed, 1 Bath Home at 144 Lincoln Court Essex ON listed at $375,000 (MLS# X12506968)
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144 Lincoln Court, Essex

Nov 4, 2025
DOM: 311

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Frequently Asked Questions: Essex Schools & Real Estate

How are the school rankings in Essex 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.