J L R Bell Public School vs Poplar Bank Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J L R Bell Public School
Newmarket · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
135 students
Poplar Bank Public School
Newmarket · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
605 students
| Measure | J L R Bell Public School Newmarket, Ontario | Poplar Bank Public School Newmarket, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 15 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3609 of 3,871 | #1043 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3609 of 3,871 | #1043 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 135 | 605 |
| Enrolment | 135 | 605 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 54% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 4% |
| First language not English | 40% | 46% |
| Special education | 15% | 7% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Newmarket | Newmarket |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jlrbell.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | poplarbank.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Poplar Bank Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.5 vs 15.0).
- •Poplar Bank Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73% vs 54%).
- •Poplar Bank Public School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 135.
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 J L R Bell Public School better than Poplar Bank Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Poplar Bank Public School ranks higher (65.5 vs 15.0 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 J L R Bell Public School and Poplar Bank Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Newmarket and Newmarket in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
J L R Bell Public School: 135. Poplar Bank Public School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do J L R Bell Public School and Poplar Bank Public School rank in Ontario?
J L R Bell Public School is 3609th of 3,871 and Poplar Bank Public School is 1043rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).