Best public schools in Peterborough (2025)
Publicly funded schools run by public boards or districts. Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 20 schools in Peterborough, Ontario. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and Ontario.
- 180Queen Elizabeth Public SchoolPeterborough · Public Elementary88.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 225 students
- 261James Strath Public SchoolPeterborough · Public Elementary73.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 720 students
- 355Westmount Public SchoolPeterborough · Public Elementary77% EQAO Grade 6 · 475 students
- 455Adam Scott Intermediate SchoolPeterborough · Public Elementary310 Enrolment · 310 students
- 553Crestwood Secondary SchoolPeterborough · Public Secondary84% OSSLT pass rate · 715 students
- 650Edmison Heights Public SchoolPeterborough · Public Elementary69.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 530 students
- 748Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational InstitutePeterborough · Public Secondary85% OSSLT pass rate · 1,055 students
- 843Kawartha Heights Public SchoolPeterborough · Public Elementary61.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 235 students
- 942Thomas A Stewart Secondary SchoolPeterborough · Public Secondary76% OSSLT pass rate · 1,260 students
- 1040Kaawaate East City Public SchoolPeterborough · Public Elementary65.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 780 students
- 1135R F Downey Public SchoolPeterborough · Public Elementary66.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 255 students
- 1226Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational SchoolPeterborough · Public Secondary385 Enrolment · 385 students
- 1323Highland Heights Public SchoolPeterborough · Public Elementary69.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 240 students
- 1423Keith Wightman Public SchoolPeterborough · Public Elementary69% EQAO Grade 6 · 235 students
- 1516Roger Neilson Public SchoolPeterborough · Public Elementary65.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 245 students
- 1616Prince of Wales Public SchoolPeterborough · Public Elementary64.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 555 students
- 1715Queen Mary Public SchoolPeterborough · Public Elementary49% EQAO Grade 6 · 370 students
- 1813Otonabee Valley Public SchoolPeterborough · Public Elementary49.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 245 students
- 1911Kenner Intermediate SchoolPeterborough · Public Elementary170 Enrolment · 170 students
- 2010Kenner Collegiate and Vocational InstitutePeterborough · Public Secondary68% OSSLT pass rate · 525 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen Elizabeth Public School Peterborough · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 79.5 Top 10% | 88.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 225 |
| 2 | James Strath Public School Peterborough · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 61.0 Top 50% | 73.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 720 |
| 3 | Westmount Public School Peterborough · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 54.9 Top 50% | 77% EQAO Grade 6 | 475 |
| 4 | Adam Scott Intermediate School Peterborough · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 54.6 Top 50% | 310 Enrolment | 310 |
| 5 | Crestwood Secondary School Peterborough · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 53.1 Top 50% | 84% OSSLT pass rate | 715 |
| 6 | Edmison Heights Public School Peterborough · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 50.3 Lower 50% | 69.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 530 |
| 7 | Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute Peterborough · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 47.6 Lower 50% | 85% OSSLT pass rate | 1,055 |
| 8 | Kawartha Heights Public School Peterborough · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 43.3 Lower 50% | 61.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 235 |
| 9 | Thomas A Stewart Secondary School Peterborough · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 41.8 Lower 50% | 76% OSSLT pass rate | 1,260 |
| 10 | Kaawaate East City Public School Peterborough · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 39.5 Lower 50% | 65.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 780 |
| 11 | R F Downey Public School Peterborough · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 34.8 Lower 50% | 66.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 255 |
| 12 | Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School Peterborough · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 25.8 Lower 50% | 385 Enrolment | 385 |
| 13 | Highland Heights Public School Peterborough · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 23.0 Lower 50% | 69.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 240 |
| 14 | Keith Wightman Public School Peterborough · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 22.6 Lower 50% | 69% EQAO Grade 6 | 235 |
| 15 | Roger Neilson Public School Peterborough · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 16.4 Lower 50% | 65.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 245 |
| 16 | Prince of Wales Public School Peterborough · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 15.9 Lower 50% | 64.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 555 |
| 17 | Queen Mary Public School Peterborough · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 15.2 Lower 50% | 49% EQAO Grade 6 | 370 |
| 18 | Otonabee Valley Public School Peterborough · Elementary · Grades JK-8 | Public | 13.1 Lower 50% | 49.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 245 |
| 19 | Kenner Intermediate School Peterborough · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 11.1 Lower 50% | 170 Enrolment | 170 |
| 20 | Kenner Collegiate and Vocational Institute Peterborough · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 9.7 Lower 50% | 68% OSSLT pass rate | 525 |
Queen Elizabeth Public School in Peterborough leads the 2025 list of public schools in Peterborough with a Success Index (Canada) of 79.5. Of the 20 schools shown, 20 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Ontario public schools rankings, every school on the Peterborough page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best public school in Peterborough?
Queen Elizabeth Public School in Peterborough, Ontario ranks first among public schools in Peterborough with a Success Index (Canada) of 79.5 out of 100 (Enrolment: 225).
How are public schools in Peterborough 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.