James MacDonald Public School vs Ridgemount Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James MacDonald Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
310 students
Ridgemount Junior Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
460 students
| Measure | James MacDonald Public School Hamilton, Ontario | Ridgemount Junior Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2811 of 3,871 | #3172 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2811 of 3,871 | #3172 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 310 | 460 |
| Enrolment | 310 | 460 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 58.3% | 56.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 54.7% | 71.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 35% | 50% |
| Special education | 5% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/jamesmacdonald/ | www.hwdsb.on.ca/ridgemount/ |
The verdict
- •James MacDonald Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (34.9 vs 26.8).
- •James MacDonald Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (58.3% vs 56.3%).
- •Ridgemount Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (71.3% vs 54.7%).
- •Ridgemount Junior Public School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 310.
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 James MacDonald Public School better than Ridgemount Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), James MacDonald Public School ranks higher (34.9 vs 26.8 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 James MacDonald Public School and Ridgemount Junior Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
James MacDonald Public School: 310. Ridgemount Junior Public School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do James MacDonald Public School and Ridgemount Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
James MacDonald Public School is 2811th of 3,871 and Ridgemount Junior Public School is 3172nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).