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65 Hester Street, Hamilton
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Public Elementary · Hamilton
Ridgemount Junior Public School
65 Hester Street, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A2N3 · Hamilton-Wentworth DSB
Ridgemount Junior Public School is a Hamilton-Wentworth DSB Public elementary school in Hamilton, serving JK-8. Homes in its catchment sit in Jerome, Ryckmans and Greeningdon. Every home shown below falls inside the Hamilton-Wentworth DSB-published attendance boundary — the same boundary the school board uses for enrolment.
JK-8 · 460 students · English · Est. 1969
ProgramsRegular Track
- 64%
- EQAO composite
- 17
- Homes in Catchment
- $800K
- Median Price
- 20Days
- Median DOM
−5 pts vs Hamilton · 0 pts vs Hamilton-Wentworth DSB — higher than 38 of the 131 other Hamilton elementary schools with published results
View all EQAO results (2024–2025)
Grade 3
Reading
67%
Hamilton elementary avg: 74%
Grade 3
Writing
50%
Hamilton elementary avg: 65%
Grade 3
Mathematics
52%
Hamilton elementary avg: 62%
Grade 6
Reading
75%
Hamilton elementary avg: 84%
Grade 6
Writing
85%
Hamilton elementary avg: 83%
Grade 6
Mathematics
54%
Hamilton elementary avg: 46%
Informational — not a ranking.
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Homes in this Catchment
Homes zoned for Ridgemount Junior Public School, inside its attendance boundary.
17 homes · median $800K · 20 days on market
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Location & Attendance Boundary
Ridgemount Junior Public School attendance boundary· Boundaries can change — confirm with Hamilton-Wentworth DSB.Open interactive map →
- Address
- 65 Hester Street, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A2N3
- Phone
- 905-575-1535
- Website
- www.hwdsb.on.ca/ridgemount
Licensed childcare nearby6 centres
Licensed centres closest to Ridgemount Junior Public School — CWELCC status shown when it's published by the local service system manager.
6 licensed childcare centres nearby
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education licensed childcare data · Open Government Licence – Ontario · Last updated May 31, 2026
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What is the Ridgemount Junior Public School catchment?
The Ridgemount Junior Public School catchment — also called its attendance boundary — is the area of addresses zoned for Ridgemount Junior Public School by Hamilton-Wentworth DSB. DistrictIQ maps the board-published boundary so you can check any address and browse the homes for sale inside it.
What grades does Ridgemount Junior Public School serve?
Ridgemount Junior Public School serves JK-8 (elementary). It is part of Hamilton-Wentworth DSB.
Which school board runs Ridgemount Junior Public School?
Ridgemount Junior Public School is a Hamilton-Wentworth DSB school. Board policies — including boundary changes, program eligibility and registration — are set by Hamilton-Wentworth DSB, not by DistrictIQ.
Does Ridgemount Junior Public School offer French Immersion or other program tracks?
Ridgemount Junior Public School offers Regular Track. Program catchments can differ from the regular attendance boundary — confirm eligibility directly with Hamilton-Wentworth DSB.
How many homes are for sale in Ridgemount Junior Public School's catchment?
As of the latest listing sync there are 17 homes for sale and 6 homes for lease in Ridgemount Junior Public School's catchment, with a median asking price of $800K. These are homes zoned for Ridgemount Junior Public School, inside its attendance boundary — use the explorer above to switch between homes for sale and for lease.
Are detached homes available in Ridgemount Junior Public School's catchment?
Yes. 12 of the currently listed homes inside the catchment are detached properties. The overall median asking price for the shown set is $800K.
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How are catchment homes determined for Ridgemount Junior Public School?
These are active listings whose address falls inside Ridgemount Junior Public School's attendance boundary, based on the board's published catchment. See the interactive polygon on the Ridgemount Junior Public School catchment map. Boundaries and program eligibility (such as French Immersion) can change — always confirm current zoning directly with Hamilton-Wentworth DSB.
Can school catchments change?
Yes. School boards periodically run boundary (accommodation) reviews and can redraw catchments as enrolment shifts or new schools open. DistrictIQ reflects Hamilton-Wentworth DSB's current published boundary, but always confirm zoning directly with the board before making a purchase decision. How Ontario attendance boundaries work
Which Hamilton communities does Ridgemount Junior Public School's catchment cover?
Homes in Ridgemount Junior Public School's catchment are concentrated in Jerome, Ryckmans and Greeningdon. Each community links to a dedicated page with neighbourhood-level market data.
How does Ridgemount Junior Public School compare to other Hamilton elementary schools?
On the 2024–2025 EQAO assessments, 64% of Ridgemount Junior Public School students met the provincial standard (composite) — higher than 38 of the 131 other Hamilton elementary schools with published results. EQAO is a benchmark of provincial-standard achievement, not a ranking of school quality; academic results are one factor among many.
How should I read the EQAO results for Ridgemount Junior Public School?
EQAO results show the percentage of students who met or exceeded the provincial standard on each assessment, shown alongside the Hamilton elementary average for context. They are provided for information only and are not a ranking of school quality — academic outcomes are just one of many factors families may wish to consider.
How can I compare Ridgemount Junior Public School to other schools in Hamilton?
Open the Compare tool to line up Ridgemount Junior Public School against up to three other schools — EQAO results, grades, board and catchment status side by side.
Does living in Ridgemount Junior Public School's catchment guarantee a spot?
Not automatically. Falling inside the attendance boundary is the basis for enrolment, but it is not an absolute guarantee — placement still depends on school capacity, program availability such as French Immersion, and board policy. Always confirm current school boundaries and registration directly with Hamilton-Wentworth DSB.
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School & assessment data
EQAO results are provided for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a ranking of school quality. Academic outcomes are only one factor families may wish to consider. EQAO results shown reflect the 2024–2025 assessment.
School and assessment data is sourced from the Ontario Ministry of Education, the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), Ontario Open Data, and the applicable public and Catholic district school boards across the regions we cover (Southern Ontario).
School information — including school boundaries, eligibility, EQAO results, programs and enrolment — is provided for general informational purposes only and may be inaccurate or out of date. Boundaries, eligibility, programs and enrolment can change at any time. EQAO figures reflect past assessment results, are shown per test relative to the city-wide average, are not a ranking, and do not predict any student's outcome. Always confirm current school boundaries and eligibility directly with the applicable school board before relying on this information.
Listing data is provided by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and PropTx under the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program. The information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by TRREB, PropTx, CREA or DistrictIQ Inc., Brokerage, may not reflect the most current status, and is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice. Listings should be independently verified.