Alexander Muir Public School vs Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Muir Public School
Newmarket · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
540 students
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School
Newmarket · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
530 students
| Measure | Alexander Muir Public School Newmarket, Ontario | Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School Newmarket, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1121 of 3,871 | #1348 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1121 of 3,871 | #1348 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 540 | 530 |
| Enrolment | 540 | 530 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71.7% | 70.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85.7% | 80.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 3% |
| First language not English | 39% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 19% |
| 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 | Newmarket | Newmarket |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | alexandermuir.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | cms.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Alexander Muir Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.2 vs 59.9).
- •Alexander Muir Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.7% vs 70.3%).
- •Alexander Muir Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.7% vs 80.7%).
- •Alexander Muir Public School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 530.
- •Alexander Muir Public School is a public school while Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alexander Muir Public School better than Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Alexander Muir Public School ranks higher (64.2 vs 59.9 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 Alexander Muir Public School and Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Newmarket and Newmarket in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alexander Muir Public School: 540. Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alexander Muir Public School and Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Alexander Muir Public School is 1121st of 3,871 and Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School is 1348th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).