Beaver Valley Community School vs Lackner Woods Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 122 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaver Valley Community School
Thornbury · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
620 students
Lackner Woods Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
620 students
| Measure | Beaver Valley Community School Thornbury, Ontario | Lackner Woods Public School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #955 of 3,871 | #422 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #955 of 3,871 | #422 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 620 | 620 |
| Enrolment | 620 | 620 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 86.3% | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.7% | 90.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 3% |
| First language not English | 3% | 31% |
| Special education | 11% | 15% |
| 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 | Thornbury | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.bvc.bwdsb.on.ca | lkw.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Lackner Woods Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.4 vs 67.3).
- •Beaver Valley Community School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86.3% vs 75.3%).
- •Lackner Woods Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90.7% vs 77.7%).
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 Beaver Valley Community School better than Lackner Woods Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lackner Woods Public School ranks higher (77.4 vs 67.3 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 Beaver Valley Community School and Lackner Woods Public School?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Thornbury and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Beaver Valley Community School: 620. Lackner Woods Public School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Beaver Valley Community School and Lackner Woods Public School rank in Ontario?
Beaver Valley Community School is 955th of 3,871 and Lackner Woods Public School is 422nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).