Best elementary schools in Renfrew County DSB (2025)
Elementary and combined elementary–secondary schools. Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 20 schools in Renfrew County DSB, Ontario. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and Ontario.
- 171McNab Public SchoolArnprior · Public Elementary80% EQAO Grade 6 · 285 students
- 259Killaloe Public SchoolKillaloe · Public Elementary110 Enrolment · 110 students
- 353Beachburg Public SchoolBeachburg · Public Elementary82.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 235 students
- 452Rockwood Public SchoolPembroke · Public Elementary68.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 395 students
- 549Mackenzie Community School - Elementary SchoolDeep River · Public Elementary70% EQAO Grade 6 · 485 students
- 649A J Charbonneau Elementary Public SchoolArnprior · Public Elementary70.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 240 students
- 742Pine View Public SchoolPembroke · Public Elementary68.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 165 students
- 841Herman Street Public SchoolPetawawa · Public Elementary51.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 405 students
- 940Central Public SchoolRenfrew · Public Elementary67.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 170 students
- 1038Walter Zadow Public SchoolArnprior · Public Elementary58% EQAO Grade 6 · 555 students
- 1138Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate SchoolRenfrew · Public Elementary115 Enrolment · 115 students
- 1237Queen Elizabeth Public SchoolRenfrew · Public Elementary73.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 225 students
- 1334Admaston Township Public SchoolRenfrew · Public Elementary61% EQAO Grade 6 · 100 students
- 1433Palmer Rapids Public SchoolPalmer Rapids · Public Elementary42.3% EQAO Grade 3 · 70 students
- 1529Valour JK to 12 School - Elementary SchoolPetawawa · Public Elementary49.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 770 students
- 1628Cobden District Public SchoolCobden · Public Elementary62.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 395 students
- 1724Eganville & District Public SchoolEganville · Public Elementary56.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 415 students
- 1822Champlain Discovery Public SchoolPembroke · Public Elementary64.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 610 students
- 1913Highview Public SchoolPembroke · Public Elementary55% EQAO Grade 6 · 380 students
- 2010Madawaska Valley District School - Elementary Public SchoolBarry's Bay · Public Elementary46% EQAO Grade 6 · 75 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McNab Public School Arnprior · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 71.4 Top 25% | 80% EQAO Grade 6 | 285 |
| 2 | Killaloe Public School Killaloe · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 59.2 Top 50% | 110 Enrolment | 110 |
| 3 | Beachburg Public School Beachburg · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 53.3 Top 50% | 82.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 235 |
| 4 | Rockwood Public School Pembroke · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 51.8 Top 50% | 68.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 395 |
| 5 | Mackenzie Community School - Elementary School Deep River · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 49.3 Lower 50% | 70% EQAO Grade 6 | 485 |
| 6 | A J Charbonneau Elementary Public School Arnprior · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 48.6 Lower 50% | 70.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 240 |
| 7 | Pine View Public School Pembroke · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 41.7 Lower 50% | 68.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 165 |
| 8 | Herman Street Public School Petawawa · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 41.1 Lower 50% | 51.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 405 |
| 9 | Central Public School Renfrew · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 40.0 Lower 50% | 67.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 170 |
| 10 | Walter Zadow Public School Arnprior · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 38.2 Lower 50% | 58% EQAO Grade 6 | 555 |
| 11 | Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School Renfrew · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 37.5 Lower 50% | 115 Enrolment | 115 |
| 12 | Queen Elizabeth Public School Renfrew · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 37.0 Lower 50% | 73.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 225 |
| 13 | Admaston Township Public School Renfrew · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 33.7 Lower 50% | 61% EQAO Grade 6 | 100 |
| 14 | Palmer Rapids Public School Palmer Rapids · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 33.1 Lower 50% | 42.3% EQAO Grade 3 | 70 |
| 15 | Valour JK to 12 School - Elementary School Petawawa · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 29.0 Lower 50% | 49.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 770 |
| 16 | Cobden District Public School Cobden · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 28.3 Lower 50% | 62.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 395 |
| 17 | Eganville & District Public School Eganville · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 24.4 Lower 50% | 56.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 415 |
| 18 | Champlain Discovery Public School Pembroke · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 22.4 Lower 50% | 64.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 610 |
| 19 | Highview Public School Pembroke · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 13.0 Lower 50% | 55% EQAO Grade 6 | 380 |
| 20 | Madawaska Valley District School - Elementary Public School Barry's Bay · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 10.2 Lower 50% | 46% EQAO Grade 6 | 75 |
McNab Public School in Arnprior leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Renfrew County DSB with a Success Index (Canada) of 71.4. Of the 20 schools shown, 20 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Ontario elementary schools rankings, every school on the Renfrew County DSB page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Renfrew County DSB?
McNab Public School in Arnprior, Ontario ranks first among elementary schools in Renfrew County DSB with a Success Index (Canada) of 71.4 out of 100 (Enrolment: 285).
How are elementary schools in Renfrew County DSB ranked?
Each school's Success Index (Canada) combines 8 factors: eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (20%), eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (25%), eqao grade 9 mathematics (25%), osslt first-attempt pass rate (20%), fsa literacy score (25%), fsa numeracy score (25%), community advantage (fewer low-income households) (10%), parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across Canada. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official Canadian data (Ontario – School information and student demographics; BC Data Catalogue – Foundation Skills Assessment). Provinces publish different assessments, so scores are comparable within a province, not between provinces.