Franklin Street Public School vs William Armstrong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Street Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
485 students
William Armstrong Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
220 students
| Measure | Franklin Street Public School Markham, Ontario | William Armstrong Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #760 of 3,871 | #814 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #760 of 3,871 | #814 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 485 | 220 |
| Enrolment | 485 | 220 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 87.3% | 76% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85% | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 30% |
| Special education | 5% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 5% |
| 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 | Markham | Markham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | franklinstreet.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | williamarmstrong.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (70.8 vs 69.9).
- •Franklin Street Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87.3% vs 76%).
- •Franklin Street Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85% vs 84%).
- •Franklin Street Public School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 220.
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 Franklin Street Public School better than William Armstrong Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Franklin Street Public School and William Armstrong Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Franklin Street Public School: 485. William Armstrong Public School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Franklin Street Public School and William Armstrong Public School rank in Ontario?
Franklin Street Public School is 760th of 3,871 and William Armstrong Public School is 814th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).