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Crescent School (Toronto)

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Crescent School is an independent elementary and secondary boys' school in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It teaches boys from Grades 3 to 12. Established in 1913 by John William James, the school was situated in several locations during its early years.

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Bayview Avenue 2365
M2L 1E4 Toronto (North York)
Ontario, Canada
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