Beavercrest Community School vs Lakeside Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 94 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beavercrest Community School
Markdale · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
Lakeside Public School
Keswick · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
| Measure | Beavercrest Community School Markdale, Ontario | Lakeside Public School Keswick, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2537 of 3,871 | #2942 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2537 of 3,871 | #2942 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 375 | 375 |
| Enrolment | 375 | 375 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.7% | 63.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Markdale | Keswick |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.bcc.bwdsb.on.ca | lakeside.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Beavercrest Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (39.7 vs 32.2).
- •Beavercrest Community School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67.7% vs 63.7%).
- •Beavercrest Community School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (70% vs 65%).
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 Beavercrest Community School better than Lakeside Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Beavercrest Community School ranks higher (39.7 vs 32.2 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 Beavercrest Community School and Lakeside Public School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Markdale and Keswick in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Beavercrest Community School: 375. Lakeside Public School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Beavercrest Community School and Lakeside Public School rank in Ontario?
Beavercrest Community School is 2537th of 3,871 and Lakeside Public School is 2942nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).