Bedford Public School vs Chester Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 135 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Public School
Stratford · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
480 students
Chester Elementary School
East York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
480 students
| Measure | Bedford Public School Stratford, Ontario | Chester Elementary School East York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #465 of 3,871 | #2513 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #465 of 3,871 | #2513 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 480 | 480 |
| Enrolment | 480 | 480 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.3% | 70% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 10% | 30% |
| Special education | 5% | 0% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Stratford | East York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bedford.amdsb.ca | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/chester |
The verdict
- •Bedford Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.4 vs 40.4).
- •Bedford Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.3% vs 70%).
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 Bedford Public School better than Chester Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bedford Public School ranks higher (76.4 vs 40.4 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 Bedford Public School and Chester Elementary School?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Stratford and East York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bedford Public School: 480. Chester Elementary School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bedford Public School and Chester Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Bedford Public School is 465th of 3,871 and Chester Elementary School is 2513th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).