John Young Elementary School vs Shingwàkons Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Young Elementary School
Kanata · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
545 students
Shingwàkons Public School
Stittsville · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
790 students
| Measure | John Young Elementary School Kanata, Ontario | Shingwàkons Public School Stittsville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2242 of 3,871 | #2245 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2242 of 3,871 | #2245 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 545 | 790 |
| Enrolment | 545 | 790 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 64% | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73% | 70% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 2% |
| First language not English | 25% | 41% |
| Special education | 8% | 9% |
| 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 | Kanata | Stittsville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | johnyounges.ocdsb.ca/ | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (45.6 vs 45.6).
- •Shingwàkons Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67.3% vs 64%).
- •John Young Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73% vs 70%).
- •Shingwàkons Public School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 545.
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 Young Elementary School better than Shingwàkons Public 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 Young Elementary School and Shingwàkons Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kanata and Stittsville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Young Elementary School: 545. Shingwàkons Public School: 790. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Young Elementary School and Shingwàkons Public School rank in Ontario?
John Young Elementary School is 2242nd of 3,871 and Shingwàkons Public School is 2245th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).