John Marshall Public School vs Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 285 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Marshall Public School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
260 students
Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
| Measure | John Marshall Public School Niagara Falls, Ontario | Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 79 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #359 of 3,871 | #1681 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #359 of 3,871 | #1681 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 260 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 260 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 90% | 46.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90% | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 35% | 20% |
| 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 | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jmarshall.dsbn.org/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/notredame/ |
The verdict
- •John Marshall Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.1 vs 55.3).
- •John Marshall Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (90% vs 46.7%).
- •John Marshall Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90% vs 88%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 260.
- •John Marshall Public School is a public school while Notre Dame 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 John Marshall Public School better than Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John Marshall Public School ranks higher (79.1 vs 55.3 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 Marshall Public School and Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School?
About 285 m in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Marshall Public School: 260. Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Marshall Public School and Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
John Marshall Public School is 359th of 3,871 and Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School is 1681st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).