James McQueen Public School vs Salem Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 5.0 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
Salem Public School
Elora · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
285 students
| Measure | James McQueen Public School Fergus, Ontario | Salem Public School Elora, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 42 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #2450 of 3,871 | #311 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2450 of 3,871 | #311 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 245 | 285 |
| Enrolment | 245 | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 42.7% | 81.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 89.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Elora |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/jamesmcqueen | www.ugdsb.ca/salem |
The verdict
- •Salem Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.1 vs 41.7).
- •Salem Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.7% vs 42.7%).
- •Salem Public School is the larger school with 285 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 Salem Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Salem Public School ranks higher (80.1 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 Salem Public School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Fergus and Elora in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
James McQueen Public School: 245. Salem Public School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do James McQueen Public School and Salem Public School rank in Ontario?
James McQueen Public School is 2450th of 3,871 and Salem Public School is 311th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).