Conestogo Public School vs Lester B Pearson Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Conestogo Public School
Conestogo · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
205 students
Lester B Pearson Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
595 students
| Measure | Conestogo Public School Conestogo, Ontario | Lester B Pearson Public School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1671 of 3,871 | #768 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1671 of 3,871 | #768 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 205 | 595 |
| Enrolment | 205 | 595 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 88.3% | 70% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.7% | 86% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 1% |
| First language not English | 10% | 25% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Conestogo | Waterloo |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | con.wrdsb.ca/ | lbp.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Lester B Pearson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.7 vs 55.4).
- •Conestogo Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (88.3% vs 70%).
- •Lester B Pearson Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86% vs 69.7%).
- •Lester B Pearson Public School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 205.
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 Conestogo Public School better than Lester B Pearson Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lester B Pearson Public School ranks higher (70.7 vs 55.4 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 Conestogo Public School and Lester B Pearson Public School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Conestogo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Conestogo Public School: 205. Lester B Pearson Public School: 595. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Conestogo Public School and Lester B Pearson Public School rank in Ontario?
Conestogo Public School is 1671st of 3,871 and Lester B Pearson Public School is 768th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).