John Mahood Public School vs St Jacobs Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 6.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Mahood Public School
Elmira · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
430 students
St Jacobs Public School
St Jacobs · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
275 students
| Measure | John Mahood Public School Elmira, Ontario | St Jacobs Public School St Jacobs, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2217 of 3,871 | #1488 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2217 of 3,871 | #1488 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 430 | 275 |
| Enrolment | 430 | 275 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60% | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 66.7% | 79.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 25% |
| First language not English | 0% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Elmira | St Jacobs |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jma.wrdsb.ca/ | stj.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Jacobs Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.7 vs 46.0).
- •St Jacobs Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.3% vs 60%).
- •St Jacobs Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79.3% vs 66.7%).
- •John Mahood Public School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 275.
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 John Mahood Public School better than St Jacobs Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Jacobs Public School ranks higher (58.7 vs 46.0 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 John Mahood Public School and St Jacobs Public School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Elmira and St Jacobs in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Mahood Public School: 430. St Jacobs Public School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Mahood Public School and St Jacobs Public School rank in Ontario?
John Mahood Public School is 2217th of 3,871 and St Jacobs Public School is 1488th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).