A J Charbonneau Elementary Public School vs Walter Zadow Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A J Charbonneau Elementary Public School
Arnprior · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
240 students
Walter Zadow Public School
Arnprior · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
| Measure | A J Charbonneau Elementary Public School Arnprior, Ontario | Walter Zadow Public School Arnprior, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2078 of 3,871 | #2611 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2078 of 3,871 | #2611 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 240 | 555 |
| Enrolment | 240 | 555 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 62.7% | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70.3% | 58% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 5% | 4% |
| Special education | 20% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Arnprior | Arnprior |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ajc.rcdsb.on.ca | wzd.rcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •A J Charbonneau Elementary Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.6 vs 38.2).
- •Walter Zadow Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69.7% vs 62.7%).
- •A J Charbonneau Elementary Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (70.3% vs 58%).
- •Walter Zadow Public School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 240.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A J Charbonneau Elementary Public School better than Walter Zadow Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), A J Charbonneau Elementary Public School ranks higher (48.6 vs 38.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A J Charbonneau Elementary Public School and Walter Zadow Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Arnprior and Arnprior in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
A J Charbonneau Elementary Public School: 240. Walter Zadow Public School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do A J Charbonneau Elementary Public School and Walter Zadow Public School rank in Ontario?
A J Charbonneau Elementary Public School is 2078th of 3,871 and Walter Zadow Public School is 2611th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).