Best elementary schools in Aurora (2025)
Elementary and combined elementary–secondary schools. Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 17 schools in Aurora, Ontario. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and Ontario.
- 189St Joseph Catholic Elementary SchoolAurora · Catholic Elementary92% EQAO Grade 6 · 260 students
- 281Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary SchoolAurora · Catholic Elementary92% EQAO Grade 6 · 400 students
- 379Rick Hansen Public SchoolAurora · Public Elementary89% EQAO Grade 6 · 630 students
- 477ÉÉC Saint-JeanAurora · Catholic Elementary89.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 145 students
- 577Lester B Pearson Public SchoolAurora · Public Elementary94% EQAO Grade 6 · 560 students
- 676Hartman Public SchoolAurora · Public Elementary89.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 550 students
- 775St Jerome Catholic Elementary SchoolAurora · Catholic Elementary84.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 250 students
- 868Whispering Pines Public SchoolAurora · Public Elementary88% EQAO Grade 6 · 495 students
- 966Wellington Public SchoolAurora · Public Elementary80.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 475 students
- 1065Light of Christ Catholic Elementary SchoolAurora · Catholic Elementary78% EQAO Grade 6 · 310 students
- 1164Northern Lights Public SchoolAurora · Public Elementary83.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 445 students
- 1263Devins Drive Public SchoolAurora · Public Elementary79.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 375 students
- 1361Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary SchoolAurora · Catholic Elementary74% EQAO Grade 6 · 220 students
- 1452Aurora Grove Public SchoolAurora · Public Elementary69% EQAO Grade 6 · 215 students
- 1552Aurora Heights Public SchoolAurora · Public Elementary73.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 470 students
- 1647Highview Public SchoolAurora · Public Elementary74.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 425 students
- 1742Regency Acres Public SchoolAurora · Public Elementary58.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 360 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph Catholic Elementary School Aurora · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Catholic | 89.4 Top 5% | 92% EQAO Grade 6 | 260 |
| 2 | Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School Aurora · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Catholic | 80.6 Top 10% | 92% EQAO Grade 6 | 400 |
| 3 | Rick Hansen Public School Aurora · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 79.4 Top 10% | 89% EQAO Grade 6 | 630 |
| 4 | ÉÉC Saint-Jean Aurora · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Catholic | 76.5 Top 25% | 89.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 145 |
| 5 | Lester B Pearson Public School Aurora · Elementary · Grades 1-8 | Public | 76.5 Top 25% | 94% EQAO Grade 6 | 560 |
| 6 | Hartman Public School Aurora · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 75.9 Top 25% | 89.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 550 |
| 7 | St Jerome Catholic Elementary School Aurora · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Catholic | 75.0 Top 25% | 84.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 250 |
| 8 | Whispering Pines Public School Aurora · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 68.3 Top 25% | 88% EQAO Grade 6 | 495 |
| 9 | Wellington Public School Aurora · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 65.9 Top 50% | 80.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 475 |
| 10 | Light of Christ Catholic Elementary School Aurora · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Catholic | 64.9 Top 50% | 78% EQAO Grade 6 | 310 |
| 11 | Northern Lights Public School Aurora · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 64.3 Top 50% | 83.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 445 |
| 12 | Devins Drive Public School Aurora · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 63.1 Top 50% | 79.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 375 |
| 13 | Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School Aurora · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Catholic | 60.9 Top 50% | 74% EQAO Grade 6 | 220 |
| 14 | Aurora Grove Public School Aurora · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 51.9 Top 50% | 69% EQAO Grade 6 | 215 |
| 15 | Aurora Heights Public School Aurora · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 51.5 Top 50% | 73.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 470 |
| 16 | Highview Public School Aurora · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 47.1 Lower 50% | 74.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 425 |
| 17 | Regency Acres Public School Aurora · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 41.6 Lower 50% | 58.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 360 |
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Aurora leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Aurora with a Success Index (Canada) of 89.4. Of the 17 schools shown, 11 are public, 6 are catholic.
For the full picture see the wider Ontario elementary schools rankings, every school on the Aurora 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 Aurora?
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Aurora, Ontario ranks first among elementary schools in Aurora with a Success Index (Canada) of 89.4 out of 100 (Enrolment: 260).
How are elementary schools in Aurora 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.