Lackner Woods Public School vs Saint John Paul II Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 730 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lackner Woods Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
620 students
Saint John Paul II Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
655 students
| Measure | Lackner Woods Public School Kitchener, Ontario | Saint John Paul II Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #422 of 3,871 | #902 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #422 of 3,871 | #902 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 620 | 655 |
| Enrolment | 620 | 655 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75.3% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90.7% | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 4% |
| First language not English | 31% | 15% |
| Special education | 15% | 11% |
| 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 | Kitchener | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lkw.wrdsb.ca/ | pjp.wcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Lackner Woods Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.4 vs 68.4).
- •Lackner Woods Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 66.7%).
- •Lackner Woods Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90.7% vs 88%).
- •Saint John Paul II Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 620.
- •Lackner Woods Public School is a public school while Saint John Paul II 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 Lackner Woods Public School better than Saint John Paul II Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lackner Woods Public School ranks higher (77.4 vs 68.4 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 Lackner Woods Public School and Saint John Paul II Catholic Elementary School?
About 730 m in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lackner Woods Public School: 620. Saint John Paul II Catholic Elementary School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lackner Woods Public School and Saint John Paul II Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Lackner Woods Public School is 422nd of 3,871 and Saint John Paul II Catholic Elementary School is 902nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).