Best french-language schools in Kingston (2025)
French-language public and Catholic schools (Ontario). Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 6 schools in Kingston, Ontario. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and Ontario.
- 193École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie-RivierKingston · Catholic Secondary98% OSSLT pass rate · 165 students
- 287École secondaire publique Mille-IlesKingston · Public Secondary96% OSSLT pass rate · 130 students
- 379École élémentaire publique Madeleine-de-RoybonKingston · Public Elementary85.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 460 students
- 463École élémentaire catholique Mgr-Rémi-GaulinKingston · Catholic Elementary76.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 275 students
- 559École élémentaire publique Mille-IlesKingston · Public Elementary90 Enrolment · 90 students
- 655École intermédiaire catholique Sainte-Marie-RivierKingston · Catholic Elementary100 Enrolment · 100 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie-Rivier Kingston · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Catholic | 92.9 Top 5% | 98% OSSLT pass rate | 165 |
| 2 | École secondaire publique Mille-Iles Kingston · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 86.6 Top 5% | 96% OSSLT pass rate | 130 |
| 3 | École élémentaire publique Madeleine-de-Roybon Kingston · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 79.2 Top 10% | 85.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 460 |
| 4 | École élémentaire catholique Mgr-Rémi-Gaulin Kingston · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Catholic | 62.5 Top 50% | 76.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 275 |
| 5 | École élémentaire publique Mille-Iles Kingston · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 59.2 Top 50% | 90 Enrolment | 90 |
| 6 | École intermédiaire catholique Sainte-Marie-Rivier Kingston · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Catholic | 54.6 Top 50% | 100 Enrolment | 100 |
École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie-Rivier in Kingston leads the 2025 list of french-language schools in Kingston with a Success Index (Canada) of 92.9. Of the 6 schools shown, 3 are catholic, 3 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Ontario french-language schools rankings, every school on the Kingston 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 Kingston?
École secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie-Rivier in Kingston, Ontario ranks first among french-language schools in Kingston with a Success Index (Canada) of 92.9 out of 100 (Enrolment: 165).
How are french-language schools in Kingston 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.