Lester B Pearson Public School vs Vimy Ridge Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 908 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lester B Pearson Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
Vimy Ridge Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
630 students
| Measure | Lester B Pearson Public School Ajax, Ontario | Vimy Ridge Public School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1581 of 3,871 | #922 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1581 of 3,871 | #922 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 340 | 630 |
| Enrolment | 340 | 630 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 58% | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80% | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 4% |
| First language not English | 30% | 41% |
| Special education | 5% | 6% |
| 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 | Ajax | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lesterbpearson.ddsb.ca | vimyridge.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Vimy Ridge Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.0 vs 57.1).
- •Vimy Ridge Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82% vs 58%).
- •Lester B Pearson Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 78.7%).
- •Vimy Ridge Public School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 340.
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 Lester B Pearson Public School better than Vimy Ridge Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Vimy Ridge Public School ranks higher (68.0 vs 57.1 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 Lester B Pearson Public School and Vimy Ridge Public School?
About 908 m in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lester B Pearson Public School: 340. Vimy Ridge Public School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lester B Pearson Public School and Vimy Ridge Public School rank in Ontario?
Lester B Pearson Public School is 1581st of 3,871 and Vimy Ridge Public School is 922nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).