Francis H Clergue Public School vs John Young Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 666 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis H Clergue Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
545 students
John Young Elementary School
Kanata · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
545 students
| Measure | Francis H Clergue Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | John Young Elementary School Kanata, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 37 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2705 of 3,871 | #2242 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2705 of 3,871 | #2242 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 545 | 545 |
| Enrolment | 545 | 545 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 38% | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 3% |
| First language not English | 10% | 25% |
| Special education | 16% | 8% |
| 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 | Sault Ste Marie | Kanata |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/fhc/default.aspx | johnyounges.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •John Young Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (45.6 vs 36.9).
- •John Young Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (64% vs 38%).
- •Francis H Clergue Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 73%).
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 Francis H Clergue Public School better than John Young Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John Young Elementary School ranks higher (45.6 vs 36.9 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 Francis H Clergue Public School and John Young Elementary School?
About 666 km in a straight line, between Sault Ste Marie and Kanata in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Francis H Clergue Public School: 545. John Young Elementary School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Francis H Clergue Public School and John Young Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Francis H Clergue Public School is 2705th of 3,871 and John Young Elementary School is 2242nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).