Carleton Public School vs Valley Way Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 14 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carleton Public School
St Catharines · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
300 students
Valley Way Public School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
300 students
| Measure | Carleton Public School St Catharines, Ontario | Valley Way Public School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #683 of 3,871 | #3220 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #683 of 3,871 | #3220 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 300 | 300 |
| Enrolment | 300 | 300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81.7% | 66.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86% | 63.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 20% | 15% |
| Special education | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | St Catharines | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | carleton.dsbn.org/ | valleyway.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Carleton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.3 vs 26.0).
- •Carleton Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.7% vs 66.3%).
- •Carleton Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86% vs 63.3%).
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 Carleton Public School better than Valley Way Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Carleton Public School ranks higher (72.3 vs 26.0 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 Carleton Public School and Valley Way Public School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between St Catharines and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Carleton Public School: 300. Valley Way Public School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Carleton Public School and Valley Way Public School rank in Ontario?
Carleton Public School is 683rd of 3,871 and Valley Way Public School is 3220th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).