J L R Bell Public School vs St Paul Catholic Elementary 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.
J L R Bell Public School
Newmarket · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
135 students
St Paul Catholic Elementary School
Newmarket · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
150 students
| Measure | J L R Bell Public School Newmarket, Ontario | St Paul Catholic Elementary School Newmarket, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 15 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3609 of 3,871 | #1793 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3609 of 3,871 | #1793 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 135 | 150 |
| Enrolment | 135 | 150 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 54% | 43.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 86.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 20% |
| 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 | Newmarket | Newmarket |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jlrbell.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | spl.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (53.4 vs 15.0).
- •J L R Bell Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (54% vs 43.3%).
- •St Paul Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 150 students compared with 135.
- •J L R Bell Public School is a public school while St Paul Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Paul Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Paul Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (53.4 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 St Paul Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newmarket and Newmarket in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
J L R Bell Public School: 135. St Paul Catholic Elementary School: 150. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do J L R Bell Public School and St Paul Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
J L R Bell Public School is 3609th of 3,871 and St Paul Catholic Elementary School is 1793rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).