Cedar Ridge Public School vs Donald Cousens Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 63 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Ridge Public School
Milton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
670 students
Donald Cousens Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
670 students
| Measure | Cedar Ridge Public School Milton, Ontario | Donald Cousens Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2131 of 3,871 | #1087 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2131 of 3,871 | #1087 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 670 | 670 |
| Enrolment | 670 | 670 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70% | 67% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70.7% | 92.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 5% |
| First language not English | 54% | 75% |
| Special education | 7% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 18% |
| 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 | Milton | Markham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | donaldcousens.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Donald Cousens Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.9 vs 47.6).
- •Cedar Ridge Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70% vs 67%).
- •Donald Cousens Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92.7% vs 70.7%).
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 Cedar Ridge Public School better than Donald Cousens Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Donald Cousens Public School ranks higher (64.9 vs 47.6 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 Cedar Ridge Public School and Donald Cousens Public School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Milton and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cedar Ridge Public School: 670. Donald Cousens Public School: 670. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cedar Ridge Public School and Donald Cousens Public School rank in Ontario?
Cedar Ridge Public School is 2131st of 3,871 and Donald Cousens Public School is 1087th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).