Belle River Public School vs Lakeshore Discovery School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle River Public School
Belle River · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
645 students
Lakeshore Discovery School
Emeryville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
890 students
| Measure | Belle River Public School Belle River, Ontario | Lakeshore Discovery School Emeryville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2321 of 3,871 | #1547 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2321 of 3,871 | #1547 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 645 | 890 |
| Enrolment | 645 | 890 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.7% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 62% | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 3% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 3% |
| First language not English | 12% | 20% |
| Special education | 12% | 9% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Belle River | Emeryville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/elem/brps | www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/elem/lakeshore |
The verdict
- •Lakeshore Discovery School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.7 vs 43.9).
- •Belle River Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.7% vs 65%).
- •Lakeshore Discovery School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.7% vs 62%).
- •Lakeshore Discovery School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 645.
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 Belle River Public School better than Lakeshore Discovery School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lakeshore Discovery School ranks higher (57.7 vs 43.9 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 Belle River Public School and Lakeshore Discovery School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Belle River and Emeryville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Belle River Public School: 645. Lakeshore Discovery School: 890. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Belle River Public School and Lakeshore Discovery School rank in Ontario?
Belle River Public School is 2321st of 3,871 and Lakeshore Discovery School is 1547th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).