Finch Public School vs Lester B Pearson Elementary 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.
Finch Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
285 students
Lester B Pearson Elementary School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
330 students
| Measure | Finch Public School Toronto, Ontario | Lester B Pearson Elementary School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 39 Lower 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #2565 of 3,871 | #381 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2565 of 3,871 | #381 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 285 | 330 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 330 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72% | 87% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 93.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 25% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 60% | 40% |
| Special education | 10% | 0% |
| 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/finch | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/lesterbpearsones |
The verdict
- •Lester B Pearson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.4 vs 39.1).
- •Lester B Pearson Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 72%).
- •Lester B Pearson Elementary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 285.
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 Finch Public School better than Lester B Pearson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lester B Pearson Elementary School ranks higher (78.4 vs 39.1 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 Finch Public School and Lester B Pearson Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Finch Public School: 285. Lester B Pearson Elementary School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Finch Public School and Lester B Pearson Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Finch Public School is 2565th of 3,871 and Lester B Pearson Elementary School is 381st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).