Schools in Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario: A 2026 Guide for Strathroy & Mount Brydges Families

If you're house-hunting in Strathroy-Caradoc with kids in tow, the school question usually comes before the kitchen renovation question. Strathroy-Caradoc is served by two school boards, the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) and the London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB), and the municipality is in the middle of a boundary review that's reshaping which neighbourhoods feed into which school. I'm Gloria Roman, a REALTOR® with Century 21, First Canadian, and I work with families moving into Strathroy and Mount Brydges every month. Here's what you need to know about schools in Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario before you start touring homes.

Key Takeaways

• Strathroy-Caradoc grew 14.4% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, from 20,867 to 23,871 residents, per Statistics Canada's 2021 Census.
• Public elementary options include Caradoc North, Mary Wright and North Meadows Public Schools in Strathroy, and Caradoc Central Public School in Mount Brydges (TVDSB).
• The London District Catholic School Board operates Our Lady Immaculate and St. Vincent de Paul elementary schools in Strathroy.
• TVDSB approved an Adelaide Metcalfe and Strathroy-Caradoc Attendance Area Review in May 2025 that will shift school boundaries starting as early as September 2026, tied to a new elementary school the board is pursuing for the Strathroy area.
• The municipality issued 266 building permits worth $103.8 million in 2025, with 84 new dwelling units — a sign of the housing growth putting pressure on local schools.

Strathroy-Caradoc at a Glance

Strathroy-Caradoc sits about 35 kilometres west of London along Highway 402, in Middlesex County. Strathroy itself is the municipality's commercial and administrative centre and the largest community in Middlesex County outside London proper, while Mount Brydges, roughly 15 minutes southeast, has grown into the municipality's second-largest community with its own small downtown.

The numbers back up what buyers tell me when they call: this is one of the faster-growing corners of Middlesex County. Statistics Canada's 2021 Census counted 23,871 residents, up 14.4% from 20,867 in 2016. That growth hasn't slowed — the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc's own 2025 building permit report shows 266 permits issued that year, worth a combined $103.8 million, producing 84 residential units: 64 in Strathroy, 7 in Mount Brydges and 13 in the surrounding rural area. New rooftops mean new students, and that's exactly the pressure driving the school changes below.

Public Schools: Thames Valley District School Board

Strathroy-Caradoc falls within the Thames Valley District School Board, the public board serving London and most of Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford counties. Families in Strathroy are currently zoned to one of three TVDSB elementary schools — Caradoc North Public School, Mary Wright Public School and North Meadows Public School — while Mount Brydges is served by Caradoc Central Public School. Secondary students attend Strathroy District Collegiate Institute (SDCI), the public high school in town.

TVDSB also offers French Immersion and other French-as-a-Second-Language programming across the board. Because program locations shift as the board balances enrolment, families interested in French Immersion for a child starting in Strathroy-Caradoc should confirm the current program location directly with TVDSB before buying based on a specific school.

A Boundary Review Is Reshaping Strathroy's Schools

This is the part every house-hunting family should know about. In late May 2025, TVDSB approved changes coming out of an Adelaide Metcalfe and Strathroy-Caradoc Attendance Area Review, built on an April 8, 2025 report to trustees. The stated goals were to balance enrolment across schools, reduce reliance on portable classrooms and shorten student travel times — all symptoms of a school system that's been growing faster than its buildings, according to CTV News London's coverage of the board's boundary work.

The review also supports TVDSB's business case to the Ministry of Education for a brand-new elementary school in the Strathroy area, a project the board has been pursuing since at least a provincial funding announcement for new schools in the Lucan and Strathroy area in March 2024. Local news outlet StrathroyToday.ca reported in late 2024 that the pressure was coming specifically from housing growth in Mount Brydges straining enrolment at the existing Caradoc-area public school.

Under the approved plan, boundary changes affecting Caradoc North, Mary Wright, North Meadows and Adelaide-W.G. MacDonald Public Schools will roll out in phases, with the earliest changes taking effect as early as September 2026 and further phases timed to coincide with the new school's opening. Families already enrolled get a legacy option: a child entering Grade 8 in the year a phase takes effect, along with their siblings, can finish out that school year at their current school, with transportation provided where they're eligible.

What this means if you're buying: the public elementary school assigned to a specific Strathroy or Mount Brydges address may not be the same one assigned to that address a year or two from now. If a particular school matters to your family, don't rely on an old boundary map — confirm current and planned attendance areas directly with TVDSB before writing an offer, and ask me to help you track which phase affects a property you're considering.

Catholic Schools: London District Catholic School Board

Strathroy is also home to two London District Catholic School Board elementary schools: Our Lady Immaculate and St. Vincent de Paul. Catholic secondary students in the area attend Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School in Strathroy. The LDCSB has reported rapid enrolment increases across its system in 2026, so families considering a Catholic school in Strathroy-Caradoc should check directly with the board on current capacity and any attendance-area considerations for the address they're buying.

Choosing a Home Near the Right School

School boundaries, new construction and enrolment pressure all move faster than most buyers expect, which is exactly why this isn't a one-time Google search. When I'm working with a family relocating to Strathroy or Mount Brydges for school reasons, we look at three things together: the school currently assigned to a property, whether that property falls inside one of the phased boundary-change areas TVDSB has identified, and how close the home sits to the secondary school catchment for SDCI or Holy Cross. A home that looks perfect on a listing page can sit right on the edge of a boundary that's scheduled to shift.

Both boards' own websites are the only reliable source for a specific address's current attendance area, and I'd rather help you confirm that before you fall in love with a house than after.

Frequently Asked Questions About Strathroy-Caradoc Schools

Q: What school board serves Strathroy-Caradoc?
Two boards serve the municipality: the Thames Valley District School Board (public) and the London District Catholic School Board (Catholic). Both operate elementary schools in Strathroy, and Mount Brydges is served by a TVDSB elementary school.

Q: Is a new elementary school being built in Strathroy?
TVDSB has a business case before the Ministry of Education for a new elementary school in the Strathroy area, and the board's approved 2025 attendance area review ties future boundary changes to that school's opening, with the earliest changes effective as early as September 2026. No opening date has been confirmed publicly as of this post.

Q: Which elementary schools serve Mount Brydges?
Mount Brydges is served by Caradoc Central Public School within TVDSB. Families should confirm current Catholic-system options for their specific address with the London District Catholic School Board.

Q: Where do Strathroy-Caradoc students go to high school?
Public secondary students attend Strathroy District Collegiate Institute. Catholic secondary students attend Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School, both located in Strathroy.

Q: Will my child's school boundary change if I buy in Strathroy-Caradoc?
It might. TVDSB's approved attendance area review is being phased in starting as early as September 2026 and affects Caradoc North, Mary Wright, North Meadows and Adelaide-W.G. MacDonald Public Schools. Confirm the current and planned boundary for any specific address with TVDSB before you buy.

Ready to Find the Right School Zone in Strathroy-Caradoc?

Strathroy-Caradoc's growth is a good problem to have — it's bringing new families, new construction and, eventually, a new school. But it also means the school map isn't static right now, and the right address for your family depends on more than what a listing says today. I'm Gloria Roman with Century 21, First Canadian, and I help buyers and sellers across Strathroy, Mount Brydges and the rest of Middlesex County navigate exactly this kind of detail. Schedule a free consultation and we'll map out which Strathroy-Caradoc neighbourhoods fit your family's school needs, now and after the boundary changes land. You can reach me directly at (647) 883-7135 or romanofrealestate@gmail.com.