Ashton Meadows Public School vs St Monica Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 580 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton Meadows Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
St Monica Catholic Elementary School
Buttonville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
| Measure | Ashton Meadows Public School Markham, Ontario | St Monica Catholic Elementary School Buttonville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1721 of 3,871 | #653 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1721 of 3,871 | #653 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 380 | 370 |
| Enrolment | 380 | 370 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55.7% | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 92% | 92.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 55% | 45% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 50% | 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 | Markham | Buttonville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ashtonmeadows.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | sma.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Monica Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.0 vs 54.6).
- •St Monica Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72% vs 55.7%).
- •St Monica Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92.3% vs 92%).
- •Ashton Meadows Public School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 370.
- •Ashton Meadows Public School is a public school while St Monica 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 Ashton Meadows Public School better than St Monica Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Monica Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (73.0 vs 54.6 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 Ashton Meadows Public School and St Monica Catholic Elementary School?
About 580 m in a straight line, between Markham and Buttonville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ashton Meadows Public School: 380. St Monica Catholic Elementary School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ashton Meadows Public School and St Monica Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Ashton Meadows Public School is 1721st of 3,871 and St Monica Catholic Elementary School is 653rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).