James McQueen Public School vs John Black Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James McQueen Public School
Fergus · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
245 students
John Black Public School
Fergus · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
335 students
| Measure | James McQueen Public School Fergus, Ontario | John Black Public School Fergus, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 42 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #2450 of 3,871 | #221 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2450 of 3,871 | #221 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 245 | 335 |
| Enrolment | 245 | 335 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 42.7% | 88.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 0% | 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 | Fergus | Fergus |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/jamesmcqueen | www.ugdsb.ca/jblack |
The verdict
- •John Black Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.1 vs 41.7).
- •John Black Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (88.3% vs 42.7%).
- •John Black Public School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 245.
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 McQueen Public School better than John Black Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John Black Public School ranks higher (83.1 vs 41.7 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 McQueen Public School and John Black Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Fergus and Fergus in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
James McQueen Public School: 245. John Black Public School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do James McQueen Public School and John Black Public School rank in Ontario?
James McQueen Public School is 2450th of 3,871 and John Black Public School is 221st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).