Schools
- École élémentaire Jeanne-Lajoie
Jeanne-Lajoie is a French first language elementary school located on Carnforth Road. It serves the French population of the GTA.
- Victoria Village Public School
Victoria Village Public School is located on Sweeney Drive.
- Sloane Avenue Public School.
Sloane Avenue is located on the collector street of the same name.
Historically the area was served by Herron Valley Junior High School, now closed. The name Herron Valley comes from the Herron family who historically owned land in the area. The original home is still standing and is located on Woodthorpe Road close to Victoria Park Avenue. There remain stands of apple trees (now wild) in the valley area near Anewen Drive and Sweeney Drive, which are remnants of orchards that were once owned by the Herron family.
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