Our Schools

The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is responsible for public education in the rural settings of Uxbridge, Brock and Scugog Townships and the urban settings of Ajax, Whitby, Pickering, and Oshawa. The DDSB employs 12,000 staff in a wide variety of roles and is one of the largest employers in Durham Region. With 138 elementary and secondary schools and learning centres, the DDSB accommodates more than 80,000 regular day students and thousands more who take advantage of a wide variety of continuing education and adult credit courses.

Board facilities, staff and students include:

12,000 teaching and educational services staff
138 elementary schools, secondary schools and learning centres
More than 80,000 regular day students
Thousands of students in continuing education and adult credit courses

Find a school

If you are new to Durham Region, we can help you find a school and register for school.

For parents

Use the parent portal to get more information about your child's education.

Transportation, pick-up and drop-off

Help us support a culture of respect and harmony by reinforcing school bus and transportation safety. When driving your child(ren) to and from school, please use designated drop-off and pick-up locations. When using these locations, please wait outside for your child.

Questions and concerns

If you need help or have any questions or concerns, begin by contacting your child's teacher. If you wish to meet with another staff member, contact the school office to book a meeting. Please remember to sign in at the school office when you arrive.