Beckett Farm Public School vs Central Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckett Farm Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
790 students
Central Park Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
610 students
| Measure | Beckett Farm Public School Markham, Ontario | Central Park Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1209 of 3,871 | #663 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1209 of 3,871 | #663 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 790 | 610 |
| Enrolment | 790 | 610 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80.3% | 92.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85% | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 12% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 5% |
| First language not English | 72% | 67% |
| Special education | 8% | 9% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Markham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | beckettfarm.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | centralpark.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Central Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.7 vs 62.7).
- •Central Park Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (92.3% vs 80.3%).
- •Central Park Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 85%).
- •Beckett Farm Public School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 610.
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 Beckett Farm Public School better than Central Park Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Central Park Public School ranks higher (72.7 vs 62.7 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 Beckett Farm Public School and Central Park Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Beckett Farm Public School: 790. Central Park Public School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Beckett Farm Public School and Central Park Public School rank in Ontario?
Beckett Farm Public School is 1209th of 3,871 and Central Park Public School is 663rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).