Forest Hill Public School vs W. R. Best Memorial Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill Public School
Midhurst · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
615 students
W. R. Best Memorial Public School
Shanty Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
330 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Public School Midhurst, Ontario | W. R. Best Memorial Public School Shanty Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1477 of 3,871 | #1307 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1477 of 3,871 | #1307 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 615 | 330 |
| Enrolment | 615 | 330 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 54% | 68% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.3% | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 2% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Midhurst | Shanty Bay |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | for.scdsb.on.ca | wrb.scdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •W. R. Best Memorial Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.7 vs 58.8).
- •W. R. Best Memorial Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68% vs 54%).
- •Forest Hill Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 77.3%).
- •Forest Hill Public School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 330.
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 Forest Hill Public School better than W. R. Best Memorial Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), W. R. Best Memorial Public School ranks higher (60.7 vs 58.8 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 Forest Hill Public School and W. R. Best Memorial Public School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Midhurst and Shanty Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Forest Hill Public School: 615. W. R. Best Memorial Public School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Forest Hill Public School and W. R. Best Memorial Public School rank in Ontario?
Forest Hill Public School is 1477th of 3,871 and W. R. Best Memorial Public School is 1307th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).