Lancaster Drive Public School vs St. John XXIII Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lancaster Drive Public School
Kingston · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
St. John XXIII Catholic School
Kingston · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
| Measure | Lancaster Drive Public School Kingston, Ontario | St. John XXIII Catholic School Kingston, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 88 Top 5% | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #66 of 3,871 | #1670 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #66 of 3,871 | #1670 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 375 | 285 |
| Enrolment | 375 | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 83.3% | 46% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89.7% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Kingston | Kingston |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lancaster.limestone.on.ca/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/john/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Drive Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (87.9 vs 55.5).
- •Lancaster Drive Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 46%).
- •Lancaster Drive Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89.7% vs 80%).
- •Lancaster Drive Public School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 285.
- •Lancaster Drive Public School is a public school while St. John XXIII Catholic 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 Lancaster Drive Public School better than St. John XXIII Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lancaster Drive Public School ranks higher (87.9 vs 55.5 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 Lancaster Drive Public School and St. John XXIII Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lancaster Drive Public School: 375. St. John XXIII Catholic School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lancaster Drive Public School and St. John XXIII Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Lancaster Drive Public School is 66th of 3,871 and St. John XXIII Catholic School is 1670th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).