Lester B Pearson Public School vs Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lester B Pearson Public School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
560 students
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School
Aurora · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
220 students
| Measure | Lester B Pearson Public School Aurora, Ontario | Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School Aurora, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #458 of 3,871 | #1297 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #458 of 3,871 | #1297 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 560 | 220 |
| Enrolment | 560 | 220 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 76% | 80.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 94% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 38% | 15% |
| Special education | 8% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Aurora | Aurora |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lesterbpearson.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | olg.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Lester B Pearson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.5 vs 60.9).
- •Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 76%).
- •Lester B Pearson Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (94% vs 74%).
- •Lester B Pearson Public School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 220.
- •Lester B Pearson Public School is a public school while Our Lady of Grace 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 Lester B Pearson Public School better than Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lester B Pearson Public School ranks higher (76.5 vs 60.9 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 Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lester B Pearson Public School: 560. Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lester B Pearson Public School and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Lester B Pearson Public School is 458th of 3,871 and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School is 1297th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).