Buttonville Public School vs St Justin Martyr Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buttonville Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
525 students
St Justin Martyr Catholic Elementary School
Unionville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
675 students
| Measure | Buttonville Public School Markham, Ontario | St Justin Martyr Catholic Elementary School Unionville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #714 of 3,871 | #314 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #714 of 3,871 | #314 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 525 | 675 |
| Enrolment | 525 | 675 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78.7% | 98% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 93% | 97.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 11% | 14% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 2% |
| First language not English | 64% | 55% |
| Special education | 8% | 8% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 22% |
| 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 | Unionville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | buttonville.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | sjn.ycdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Justin Martyr Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.1 vs 71.8).
- •St Justin Martyr Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (98% vs 78.7%).
- •St Justin Martyr Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (97.7% vs 93%).
- •St Justin Martyr Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 525.
- •Buttonville Public School is a public school while St Justin Martyr Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Buttonville Public School better than St Justin Martyr Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Justin Martyr Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (80.1 vs 71.8 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 Buttonville Public School and St Justin Martyr Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Markham and Unionville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Buttonville Public School: 525. St Justin Martyr Catholic Elementary School: 675. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Buttonville Public School and St Justin Martyr Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Buttonville Public School is 714th of 3,871 and St Justin Martyr Catholic Elementary School is 314th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).