Charles H Best Junior and Middle School vs Rockford Public 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.
Charles H Best Junior and Middle School
North York · Public elementary · Grades 4-8
370 students
Rockford Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
705 students
| Measure | Charles H Best Junior and Middle School North York, Ontario | Rockford Public School North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 19 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3472 of 3,871 | #3402 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3472 of 3,871 | #3402 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4-8 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 370 | 705 |
| Enrolment | 370 | 705 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 44.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 49% | 62.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 3% |
| First language not English | 40% | 52% |
| Special education | 25% | 6% |
| 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 | North York | North York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/chbest/ | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/rockford/ |
The verdict
- •Rockford Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (21.1 vs 19.3).
- •Rockford Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (62.7% vs 49%).
- •Rockford Public School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 370.
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 Charles H Best Junior and Middle School better than Rockford Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Rockford Public School ranks higher (21.1 vs 19.3 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 Charles H Best Junior and Middle School and Rockford Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between North York and North York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Charles H Best Junior and Middle School: 370. Rockford Public School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Charles H Best Junior and Middle School and Rockford Public School rank in Ontario?
Charles H Best Junior and Middle School is 3472nd of 3,871 and Rockford Public School is 3402nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).