Lake Wilcox Public School vs Oak Ridges Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Wilcox Public School
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
395 students
Oak Ridges Public School
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
480 students
| Measure | Lake Wilcox Public School Richmond Hill, Ontario | Oak Ridges Public School Richmond Hill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2119 of 3,871 | #2761 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2119 of 3,871 | #2761 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 395 | 480 |
| Enrolment | 395 | 480 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.3% | 55.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.3% | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 60% | 50% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Richmond Hill | Richmond Hill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lakewilcox.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | oakridges.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Lake Wilcox Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (47.9 vs 35.7).
- •Lake Wilcox Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66.3% vs 55.7%).
- •Lake Wilcox Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.3% vs 67.3%).
- •Oak Ridges Public School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 395.
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 Lake Wilcox Public School better than Oak Ridges Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lake Wilcox Public School ranks higher (47.9 vs 35.7 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 Lake Wilcox Public School and Oak Ridges Public School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Richmond Hill and Richmond Hill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lake Wilcox Public School: 395. Oak Ridges Public School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lake Wilcox Public School and Oak Ridges Public School rank in Ontario?
Lake Wilcox Public School is 2119th of 3,871 and Oak Ridges Public School is 2761st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).