St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
#538 of 3,871 elementary schools in Ontario
#538 of 3,871 nationally
About St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School is a catholic elementary located in Markham, in the York CDSB school board or district of Ontario, Canada. It caters for Grades JK-8. In 2025 it enrolled 585 students. Publicly funded Catholic (separate) school boards in Ontario; free to attend.
Its Success Index (Canada) is 75.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in Canada and 538th of 3,871 ranked elementary schools in Ontario. Its strongest component is eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (92th percentile), and its weakest is parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (50th percentile).
Other published figures: enrolment 585; first language not english 24%; special education 14%; identified as gifted 0%.
There are 135 schools in Markham; St Joseph Catholic Elementary School ranks 20th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (Canada) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across Canada.
- EQAO Grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (20%)87.7%
- EQAO Grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (25%)84.3%
- 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%)7%
- Parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (10%)3%
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Joseph Catholic Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrolment
- 585
- Students enrolled in the latest published year.
- EQAO Grade 3
- 87.7%
- Average % at or above the provincial standard in reading, writing and mathematics.
- EQAO Grade 6
- 84.3%
- Average % at or above the provincial standard in reading, writing and mathematics.
- Low-income households
- 7%
- % of students living in low-income households.
- Parents without a credential
- 3%
- % of students whose parents have no degree, diploma or certificate.
- First language not English
- 24%
- % of students whose first language is not English.
- Special education
- 14%
- % of students receiving special education services.
- Identified as gifted
- 0%
- % of students identified as gifted.
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Schools near St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (Canada).
Markham District High School
Markham · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,415 students · 370 m away
Franklin Street Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
485 students · 533 m away
Reesor Park Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students · 762 m away
E T Crowle Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
265 students · 916 m away
St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School
Markham · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
275 students · 987 m away
St Brother André Catholic High School
Markham · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,280 students · 1.2 km away
William Armstrong Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
220 students · 1.3 km away
James Robinson Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
435 students · 1.4 km away
Cornell Village Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
520 students · 1.8 km away
Ramer Wood Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
350 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Catholic elementary schools in Ontario with a comparable Enrolment.
St. Evan Catholic Elementary School
Caledon · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
585 students
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Elementary School
Nepean · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
585 students
Holy Angels Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
585 students
St Michael's School
Woodstock · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
590 students
All Saints Catholic Intermediate School
Kanata · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
590 students
Holy Trinity Catholic Intermediate School
Kanata · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
580 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph Catholic Elementary School a good school?
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School has a Success Index (Canada) of 75.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in Canada) and ranks #538 of 3,871 in Ontario. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Joseph Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School ranks #538 of 3,871 elementary schools in Ontario and #538 of 3,871 nationally on the Success Index (Canada) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School had 585 students in 2025.
Is St Joseph Catholic Elementary School a elementary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades JK-8. It is a catholic school.
What other schools are near St Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Joseph Catholic Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (Canada) and distance, and can be compared side by side.