Best elementary schools in Upper Canada DSB (2025)
Elementary and combined elementary–secondary schools. Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 73 schools in Upper Canada DSB, Ontario. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and Ontario.
- 188Lyn Public SchoolLyn · Public Elementary87.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 200 students
- 287Carleton Place Intermediate SchoolCarleton Place · Public Elementary295 Enrolment · 295 students
- 387North Grenville Intermediate SchoolKemptville · Public Elementary335 Enrolment · 335 students
- 487Rideau Vista Public SchoolWestport · Public Elementary95 Enrolment · 95 students
- 587Russell Intermediate SchoolRussell · Public Elementary200 Enrolment · 200 students
- 683Pakenham Public SchoolPakenham · Public Elementary83.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 140 students
- 781Centennial 67 Public SchoolSpencerville · Public Elementary84% EQAO Grade 6 · 150 students
- 878Maxville Public SchoolMaxville · Public Elementary90.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 75 students
- 976Almonte Intermediate SchoolAlmonte · Public Elementary200 Enrolment · 200 students
- 1076Rideau Intermediate SchoolElgin · Public Elementary140 Enrolment · 140 students
- 1176Rockland Intermediate SchoolRockland · Public Elementary160 Enrolment · 160 students
- 1276Merrickville Public SchoolMerrickville · Public Elementary83% EQAO Grade 6 · 140 students
- 1376R Tait McKenzie Public SchoolAlmonte · Public Elementary82.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 305 students
- 1473The Queen Elizabeth SchoolPerth · Public Elementary80.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 290 students
- 1572Thousand Islands Elementary SchoolLansdowne · Public Elementary77% EQAO Grade 6 · 305 students
- 1671South Branch Elementary SchoolKemptville · Public Elementary78.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 425 students
- 1771Caldwell Street Elementary SchoolCarleton Place · Public Elementary83% EQAO Grade 6 · 385 students
- 1867Beckwith Public SchoolCarleton Place · Public Elementary75% EQAO Grade 6 · 580 students
- 1965North Dundas Intermediate SchoolChesterville · Public Elementary195 Enrolment · 195 students
- 2064Wellington Elementary Public SchoolPrescott · Public Elementary78.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 205 students
- 2164Front of Yonge Elementary SchoolMallorytown · Public Elementary78.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 120 students
- 2263Drummond Central SchoolPerth · Public Elementary77% EQAO Grade 3 · 100 students
- 2363Glen Tay Public SchoolPerth · Public Elementary76% EQAO Grade 6 · 105 students
- 2463Montague Public SchoolSmiths Falls · Public Elementary82.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 285 students
- 2563Iroquois Public SchoolIroquois · Public Elementary80% EQAO Grade 6 · 285 students
- 2662Russell Public Public SchoolRussell · Public Elementary72% EQAO Grade 6 · 380 students
- 2762Williamstown Public SchoolWilliamstown · Public Elementary70.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 350 students
- 2861Lombardy Public SchoolLombardy · Public Elementary72.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 290 students
- 2960Kemptville Public SchoolKemptville · Public Elementary81.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 540 students
- 3060Winchester Public SchoolWinchester · Public Elementary75% EQAO Grade 6 · 285 students
- 3159BCI Intermediate SchoolBrockville · Public Elementary150 Enrolment · 150 students
- 3259Char-Lan Intermediate SchoolWilliamstown · Public Elementary100 Enrolment · 100 students
- 3359Gananoque Intermediate SchoolGananoque · Public Elementary130 Enrolment · 130 students
- 3459Glengarry Intermediate SchoolAlexandria · Public Elementary90 Enrolment · 90 students
- 3559Perth Intermediate SchoolPerth · Public Elementary245 Enrolment · 245 students
- 3659Seaway Intermediate SchoolIroquois · Public Elementary110 Enrolment · 110 students
- 3759South Grenville Intermediate SchoolPrescott · Public Elementary190 Enrolment · 190 students
- 3855Rothwell-Osnabruck Elementary SchoolIngleside · Public Elementary76.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 115 students
- 3955Tagwi Intermediate SchoolAvonmore · Public Elementary185 Enrolment · 185 students
- 4055Thousand Islands Intermediate SchoolBrockville · Public Elementary220 Enrolment · 220 students
- 4154Naismith Memorial Public SchoolAlmonte · Public Elementary79.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 335 students
- 4254Pleasant Corners Public SchoolVankleek Hill · Public Elementary77.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 520 students
- 4351Linklater Public SchoolGananoque · Public Elementary73.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 160 students
- 4450Avonmore Elementary SchoolAvonmore · Public Elementary72.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 385 students
- 4550Arklan Community Public SchoolCarleton Place · Public Elementary71.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 400 students
- 4650South Edwardsburg Public SchoolJohnstown · Public Elementary84.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 150 students
- 4749Longue Sault Public SchoolLong Sault · Public Elementary79% EQAO Grade 6 · 235 students
- 4849Pineview Public SchoolAthens · Public Elementary67.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 210 students
- 4949Chimo Elementary SchoolSmiths Falls · Public Elementary73% EQAO Grade 6 · 395 students
- 5049Maynard Public SchoolPrescott · Public Elementary66.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 260 students
- 5145Nationview Public SchoolSouth Mountain · Public Elementary65% EQAO Grade 6 · 285 students
- 5244Meadowview Public SchoolAddison · Public Elementary78.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 150 students
- 5343Sweet's Corners Public SchoolLyndhurst · Public Elementary59% EQAO Grade 3 · 90 students
- 5442Westminster Public SchoolBrockville · Public Elementary69% EQAO Grade 6 · 370 students
- 5542Vanier Public SchoolBrockville · Public Elementary67.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 250 students
- 5639Chesterville Public SchoolChesterville · Public Elementary54% EQAO Grade 6 · 220 students
- 5738Laggan Public SchoolDalkeith · Public Elementary54.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 225 students
- 5836Morrisburg Public SchoolMorrisburg · Public Elementary69.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 150 students
- 5935South Crosby Public SchoolElgin · Public Elementary64% EQAO Grade 6 · 325 students
- 6035Cambridge Public SchoolEmbrun · Public Elementary54.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 535 students
- 6134Oxford on Rideau Public SchoolOxford Mills · Public Elementary59% EQAO Grade 6 · 100 students
- 6233North Elmsley Public SchoolPerth · Public Elementary60.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 70 students
- 6333The Stewart Public SchoolPerth · Public Elementary65% EQAO Grade 6 · 355 students
- 6432Swift Waters Elementary SchoolBrockville · Public Elementary71.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 415 students
- 6527Rockland Public SchoolRockland · Public Elementary49% EQAO Grade 6 · 545 students
- 6625Viscount Alexander Public SchoolCornwall · Public Elementary61% EQAO Grade 6 · 410 students
- 6724Eamer's Corners Public SchoolCornwall · Public Elementary65.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 500 students
- 6822Cornwall Intermediate SchoolCornwall · Public Elementary165 Enrolment · 165 students
- 6920Maple Grove Public SchoolLanark · Public Elementary26% EQAO Grade 6 · 160 students
- 7012Bridgewood Public SchoolCornwall · Public Elementary50.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 520 students
- 7110Duncan J Schoular Public SchoolSmiths Falls · Public Elementary43.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 380 students
- 729St Lawrence Intermediate SchoolCornwall · Public Elementary205 Enrolment · 205 students
- 734Central Public SchoolCornwall · Public Elementary50.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 575 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyn Public School Lyn · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 87.6 Top 5% | 87.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 200 |
| 2 | Carleton Place Intermediate School Carleton Place · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 86.7 Top 5% | 295 Enrolment | 295 |
| 3 | North Grenville Intermediate School Kemptville · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 86.7 Top 5% | 335 Enrolment | 335 |
| 4 | Rideau Vista Public School Westport · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 86.7 Top 5% | 95 Enrolment | 95 |
| 5 | Russell Intermediate School Russell · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 86.7 Top 5% | 200 Enrolment | 200 |
| 6 | Pakenham Public School Pakenham · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 83.3 Top 10% | 83.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 140 |
| 7 | Centennial 67 Public School Spencerville · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 81.0 Top 10% | 84% EQAO Grade 6 | 150 |
| 8 | Maxville Public School Maxville · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 77.6 Top 25% | 90.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 75 |
| 9 | Almonte Intermediate School Almonte · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 76.3 Top 25% | 200 Enrolment | 200 |
| 10 | Rideau Intermediate School Elgin · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 76.3 Top 25% | 140 Enrolment | 140 |
| 11 | Rockland Intermediate School Rockland · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 76.3 Top 25% | 160 Enrolment | 160 |
| 12 | Merrickville Public School Merrickville · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 75.8 Top 25% | 83% EQAO Grade 6 | 140 |
| 13 | R Tait McKenzie Public School Almonte · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 75.7 Top 25% | 82.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 305 |
| 14 | The Queen Elizabeth School Perth · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 73.1 Top 25% | 80.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 290 |
| 15 | Thousand Islands Elementary School Lansdowne · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 72.0 Top 25% | 77% EQAO Grade 6 | 305 |
| 16 | South Branch Elementary School Kemptville · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 70.8 Top 25% | 78.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 425 |
| 17 | Caldwell Street Elementary School Carleton Place · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 70.5 Top 25% | 83% EQAO Grade 6 | 385 |
| 18 | Beckwith Public School Carleton Place · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 67.2 Top 25% | 75% EQAO Grade 6 | 580 |
| 19 | North Dundas Intermediate School Chesterville · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 65.0 Top 50% | 195 Enrolment | 195 |
| 20 | Wellington Elementary Public School Prescott · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 64.3 Top 50% | 78.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 205 |
| 21 | Front of Yonge Elementary School Mallorytown · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 63.8 Top 50% | 78.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 120 |
| 22 | Drummond Central School Perth · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 63.2 Top 50% | 77% EQAO Grade 3 | 100 |
| 23 | Glen Tay Public School Perth · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 63.0 Top 50% | 76% EQAO Grade 6 | 105 |
| 24 | Montague Public School Smiths Falls · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 62.7 Top 50% | 82.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 285 |
| 25 | Iroquois Public School Iroquois · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 62.6 Top 50% | 80% EQAO Grade 6 | 285 |
| 26 | Russell Public Public School Russell · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 61.5 Top 50% | 72% EQAO Grade 6 | 380 |
| 27 | Williamstown Public School Williamstown · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 61.5 Top 50% | 70.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 350 |
| 28 | Lombardy Public School Lombardy · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 60.5 Top 50% | 72.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 290 |
| 29 | Kemptville Public School Kemptville · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 60.3 Top 50% | 81.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 540 |
| 30 | Winchester Public School Winchester · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 60.2 Top 50% | 75% EQAO Grade 6 | 285 |
| 31 | BCI Intermediate School Brockville · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 59.2 Top 50% | 150 Enrolment | 150 |
| 32 | Char-Lan Intermediate School Williamstown · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 59.2 Top 50% | 100 Enrolment | 100 |
| 33 | Gananoque Intermediate School Gananoque · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 59.2 Top 50% | 130 Enrolment | 130 |
| 34 | Glengarry Intermediate School Alexandria · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 59.2 Top 50% | 90 Enrolment | 90 |
| 35 | Perth Intermediate School Perth · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 59.2 Top 50% | 245 Enrolment | 245 |
| 36 | Seaway Intermediate School Iroquois · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 59.2 Top 50% | 110 Enrolment | 110 |
| 37 | South Grenville Intermediate School Prescott · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 59.2 Top 50% | 190 Enrolment | 190 |
| 38 | Rothwell-Osnabruck Elementary School Ingleside · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 55.3 Top 50% | 76.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 115 |
| 39 | Tagwi Intermediate School Avonmore · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 54.6 Top 50% | 185 Enrolment | 185 |
| 40 | Thousand Islands Intermediate School Brockville · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 54.6 Top 50% | 220 Enrolment | 220 |
| 41 | Naismith Memorial Public School Almonte · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 54.4 Top 50% | 79.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 335 |
| 42 | Pleasant Corners Public School Vankleek Hill · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 53.6 Top 50% | 77.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 520 |
| 43 | Linklater Public School Gananoque · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 51.0 Lower 50% | 73.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 160 |
| 44 | Avonmore Elementary School Avonmore · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 50.0 Lower 50% | 72.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 385 |
| 45 | Arklan Community Public School Carleton Place · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 49.9 Lower 50% | 71.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 400 |
| 46 | South Edwardsburg Public School Johnstown · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 49.6 Lower 50% | 84.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 150 |
| 47 | Longue Sault Public School Long Sault · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 49.3 Lower 50% | 79% EQAO Grade 6 | 235 |
| 48 | Pineview Public School Athens · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 49.3 Lower 50% | 67.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 210 |
| 49 | Chimo Elementary School Smiths Falls · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 49.1 Lower 50% | 73% EQAO Grade 6 | 395 |
| 50 | Maynard Public School Prescott · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 49.0 Lower 50% | 66.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 260 |
| 51 | Nationview Public School South Mountain · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 45.2 Lower 50% | 65% EQAO Grade 6 | 285 |
| 52 | Meadowview Public School Addison · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 43.6 Lower 50% | 78.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 150 |
| 53 | Sweet's Corners Public School Lyndhurst · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 43.2 Lower 50% | 59% EQAO Grade 3 | 90 |
| 54 | Westminster Public School Brockville · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 41.9 Lower 50% | 69% EQAO Grade 6 | 370 |
| 55 | Vanier Public School Brockville · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 41.6 Lower 50% | 67.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 250 |
| 56 | Chesterville Public School Chesterville · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 38.7 Lower 50% | 54% EQAO Grade 6 | 220 |
| 57 | Laggan Public School Dalkeith · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 37.5 Lower 50% | 54.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 225 |
| 58 | Morrisburg Public School Morrisburg · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 36.2 Lower 50% | 69.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 150 |
| 59 | South Crosby Public School Elgin · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 35.4 Lower 50% | 64% EQAO Grade 6 | 325 |
| 60 | Cambridge Public School Embrun · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 34.9 Lower 50% | 54.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 535 |
| 61 | Oxford on Rideau Public School Oxford Mills · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 33.5 Lower 50% | 59% EQAO Grade 6 | 100 |
| 62 | North Elmsley Public School Perth · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 33.1 Lower 50% | 60.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 70 |
| 63 | The Stewart Public School Perth · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 32.7 Lower 50% | 65% EQAO Grade 6 | 355 |
| 64 | Swift Waters Elementary School Brockville · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 32.4 Lower 50% | 71.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 415 |
| 65 | Rockland Public School Rockland · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 27.0 Lower 50% | 49% EQAO Grade 6 | 545 |
| 66 | Viscount Alexander Public School Cornwall · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 24.8 Lower 50% | 61% EQAO Grade 6 | 410 |
| 67 | Eamer's Corners Public School Cornwall · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 24.4 Lower 50% | 65.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 500 |
| 68 | Cornwall Intermediate School Cornwall · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 21.5 Lower 50% | 165 Enrolment | 165 |
| 69 | Maple Grove Public School Lanark · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 19.7 Lower 50% | 26% EQAO Grade 6 | 160 |
| 70 | Bridgewood Public School Cornwall · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 11.8 Lower 50% | 50.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 520 |
| 71 | Duncan J Schoular Public School Smiths Falls · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 9.8 Lower 50% | 43.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 380 |
| 72 | St Lawrence Intermediate School Cornwall · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 8.7 Lower 50% | 205 Enrolment | 205 |
| 73 | Central Public School Cornwall · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 4.4 Lower 50% | 50.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 575 |
Lyn Public School in Lyn leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Upper Canada DSB with a Success Index (Canada) of 87.6. Of the 73 schools shown, 73 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Ontario elementary schools rankings, every school on the Upper Canada 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 Upper Canada DSB?
Lyn Public School in Lyn, Ontario ranks first among elementary schools in Upper Canada DSB with a Success Index (Canada) of 87.6 out of 100 (Enrolment: 200).
How are elementary schools in Upper Canada 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.