Arran Tara Elementary School vs Bakersfield Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 153 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arran Tara Elementary School
Tara · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
385 students
Bakersfield Public School
Thornhill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
385 students
| Measure | Arran Tara Elementary School Tara, Ontario | Bakersfield Public School Thornhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 26 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3231 of 3,871 | #1105 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3231 of 3,871 | #1105 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 385 | 385 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 385 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65.7% | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 56.7% | 80.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 40% |
| Special education | 20% | 20% |
| 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 | Tara | Thornhill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tar.bwdsb.on.ca | bakersfield.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Bakersfield Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.5 vs 25.6).
- •Bakersfield Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74.3% vs 65.7%).
- •Bakersfield Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.3% vs 56.7%).
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 Arran Tara Elementary School better than Bakersfield Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bakersfield Public School ranks higher (64.5 vs 25.6 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 Arran Tara Elementary School and Bakersfield Public School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Tara and Thornhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Arran Tara Elementary School: 385. Bakersfield Public School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Arran Tara Elementary School and Bakersfield Public School rank in Ontario?
Arran Tara Elementary School is 3231st of 3,871 and Bakersfield Public School is 1105th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).