Father Frederick McGinn Catholic Elementary School vs Windham Ridge Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 390 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Father Frederick McGinn Catholic Elementary School
Richmond Hill · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
Windham Ridge Public School
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
555 students
| Measure | Father Frederick McGinn Catholic Elementary School Richmond Hill, Ontario | Windham Ridge Public School Richmond Hill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #919 of 3,871 | #346 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #919 of 3,871 | #346 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 1-8 |
| Students | 355 | 555 |
| Enrolment | 355 | 555 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79% | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.3% | 89.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 20% | 50% |
| Special education | 20% | 3% |
| 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 | Richmond Hill | Richmond Hill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ffm.ycdsb.ca/ | windhamridge.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Windham Ridge Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.4 vs 68.0).
- •Windham Ridge Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 79%).
- •Windham Ridge Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89.7% vs 80.3%).
- •Windham Ridge Public School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 355.
- •Father Frederick McGinn Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Windham Ridge Public School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Father Frederick McGinn Catholic Elementary School better than Windham Ridge Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Windham Ridge Public School ranks higher (79.4 vs 68.0 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 Father Frederick McGinn Catholic Elementary School and Windham Ridge Public School?
About 390 m in a straight line, between Richmond Hill and Richmond Hill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Father Frederick McGinn Catholic Elementary School: 355. Windham Ridge Public School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Father Frederick McGinn Catholic Elementary School and Windham Ridge Public School rank in Ontario?
Father Frederick McGinn Catholic Elementary School is 919th of 3,871 and Windham Ridge Public School is 346th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).