Headquartered in Aurora, Ontario, YCDSB oversees 89 elementary schools and 16 high schools. The board is known not only for academic excellence but also for its commitment to character education and social responsibility.

Students are encouraged to participate in community service and volunteer programs, nurturing empathy and a global mindset. According to evaluations by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), YCDSB students consistently outperform the provincial average in standardized assessments across all subjects at both elementary and middle school levels.