John McCrae Public School vs San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 659 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John McCrae Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
545 students
San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School
Markham · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
| Measure | John McCrae Public School Markham, Ontario | San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #709 of 3,871 | #700 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #709 of 3,871 | #700 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 545 | 375 |
| Enrolment | 545 | 375 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 95% | 89.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85.7% | 85.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 7% | 5% |
| First language not English | 69% | 35% |
| Special education | 6% | 15% |
| 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 | Markham | Markham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | johnmccrae.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | slr.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (71.9 vs 72.0).
- •John McCrae Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (95% vs 89.3%).
- •John McCrae Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.7% vs 85.3%).
- •John McCrae Public School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 375.
- •John McCrae Public School is a public school while San Lorenzo Ruiz 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 McCrae Public School better than San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John McCrae Public School and San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School?
About 659 m in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John McCrae Public School: 545. San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John McCrae Public School and San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
John McCrae Public School is 709th of 3,871 and San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School is 700th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).