Schools in Essex, Ontario (2025)
5 schools · 1,935 students · 3 public, 1 catholic, 1 private · median Enrolment 570.
Essex, in Ontario, has 5 schools in Canada's 2025 data, together educating about 1,935 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 secondary, 1 elementary and secondary; by sector 3 public, 1 catholic, 1 private.
The median Enrolment across Essex's schools is 570, above the Ontario median of 365. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
4 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (Canada). The highest-scoring is Colchester North Public School (85.5, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Holy Name Catholic School (67.5, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Essex District High School (55.2, top 50% of secondary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of Canada for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Essex District High School (695 students), Essex Public School (570 students), Holy Name Catholic School (390 students).
Ranked schools in Essex
Ordered by Success Index (Canada). Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and Ontario.
- 186Colchester North Public SchoolEssex · Public Elementary89.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 280 students
- 268Holy Name Catholic SchoolEssex · Catholic Elementary84.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 390 students
- 355Essex District High SchoolEssex · Public Secondary79% OSSLT pass rate · 695 students
- 443Essex Public SchoolEssex · Public Elementary74% EQAO Grade 6 · 570 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colchester North Public School Essex · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 85.5 Top 5% | 89.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 280 |
| 2 | Holy Name Catholic School Essex · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Catholic | 67.5 Top 25% | 84.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 390 |
| 3 | Essex District High School Essex · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 55.2 Top 50% | 79% OSSLT pass rate | 695 |
| 4 | Essex Public School Essex · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 43.3 Lower 50% | 74% EQAO Grade 6 | 570 |
Other schools in Essex
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrolment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Essex side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Essex?
Colchester North Public School is the highest-ranked school in Essex with a Success Index (Canada) of 85.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in Canada).
How many schools are in Essex?
Essex has 5 schools (3 elementary, 1 secondary, 1 elementary and secondary) educating 1,935 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrolment in Essex?
The median Enrolment across schools in Essex is 570. Students enrolled in the latest published year.