Clarksdale Public School vs Dr Charles Best Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarksdale Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
435 students
Dr Charles Best Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
220 students
| Measure | Clarksdale Public School Burlington, Ontario | Dr Charles Best Public School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #910 of 3,871 | #240 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #910 of 3,871 | #240 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 435 | 220 |
| Enrolment | 435 | 220 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.3% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Burlington | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cla.hdsb.ca/ | drc.hdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Dr Charles Best Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.5 vs 68.1).
- •Dr Charles Best Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 70.3%).
- •Clarksdale Public School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 220.
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 Clarksdale Public School better than Dr Charles Best Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dr Charles Best Public School ranks higher (82.5 vs 68.1 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 Clarksdale Public School and Dr Charles Best Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Clarksdale Public School: 435. Dr Charles Best Public School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Clarksdale Public School and Dr Charles Best Public School rank in Ontario?
Clarksdale Public School is 910th of 3,871 and Dr Charles Best Public School is 240th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).