Best french-language schools in Cornwall (2025)
French-language public and Catholic schools (Ontario). Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 7 schools in Cornwall, Ontario. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and Ontario.
- 160École secondaire catholique La CitadelleCornwall · Catholic Secondary92% OSSLT pass rate · 465 students
- 259École élémentaire publique L'HéritageCornwall · Public Elementary125 Enrolment · 125 students
- 355École élémentaire publique Rose des VentsCornwall · Public Elementary80.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 590 students
- 451École secondaire publique L'HéritageCornwall · Public Secondary95% OSSLT pass rate · 195 students
- 547École élémentaire catholique Marie-TanguayCornwall · Catholic Elementary75.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 370 students
- 631École élémentaire catholique Notre-DameCornwall · Catholic Elementary72.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 305 students
- 726École intermédiaire catholique La CitadelleCornwall · Catholic Elementary195 Enrolment · 195 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | École secondaire catholique La Citadelle Cornwall · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Catholic | 60.4 Top 50% | 92% OSSLT pass rate | 465 |
| 2 | École élémentaire publique L'Héritage Cornwall · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 59.2 Top 50% | 125 Enrolment | 125 |
| 3 | École élémentaire publique Rose des Vents Cornwall · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 55.0 Top 50% | 80.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 590 |
| 4 | École secondaire publique L'Héritage Cornwall · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 50.9 Top 50% | 95% OSSLT pass rate | 195 |
| 5 | École élémentaire catholique Marie-Tanguay Cornwall · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Catholic | 47.2 Lower 50% | 75.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 370 |
| 6 | École élémentaire catholique Notre-Dame Cornwall · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Catholic | 30.7 Lower 50% | 72.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 305 |
| 7 | École intermédiaire catholique La Citadelle Cornwall · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Catholic | 26.1 Lower 50% | 195 Enrolment | 195 |
École secondaire catholique La Citadelle in Cornwall leads the 2025 list of french-language schools in Cornwall with a Success Index (Canada) of 60.4. Of the 7 schools shown, 4 are catholic, 3 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Ontario french-language schools rankings, every school on the Cornwall page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best french school in Cornwall?
École secondaire catholique La Citadelle in Cornwall, Ontario ranks first among french-language schools in Cornwall with a Success Index (Canada) of 60.4 out of 100 (Enrolment: 465).
How are french-language schools in Cornwall 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.