Glen Cairn Public School vs John Young Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 838 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Cairn Public School
Kanata · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
260 students
John Young Elementary School
Kanata · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
545 students
| Measure | Glen Cairn Public School Kanata, Ontario | John Young Elementary School Kanata, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #489 of 3,871 | #2242 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #489 of 3,871 | #2242 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 260 | 545 |
| Enrolment | 260 | 545 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 3% |
| First language not English | 25% | 25% |
| Special education | 30% | 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 | Kanata | Kanata |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | glencairnps.ocdsb.ca/ | johnyounges.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Glen Cairn Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.3 vs 45.6).
- •John Young Elementary School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 260.
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 Glen Cairn Public School better than John Young Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Glen Cairn Public School ranks higher (76.3 vs 45.6 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 Glen Cairn Public School and John Young Elementary School?
About 838 m in a straight line, between Kanata and Kanata in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Glen Cairn Public School: 260. John Young Elementary School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Glen Cairn Public School and John Young Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Glen Cairn Public School is 489th of 3,871 and John Young Elementary School is 2242nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).