Lester B Pearson Public School vs Lexington Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lester B Pearson Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
595 students
Lexington Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
355 students
| Measure | Lester B Pearson Public School Waterloo, Ontario | Lexington Public School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 71 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #768 of 3,871 | #1154 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #768 of 3,871 | #1154 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 595 | 355 |
| Enrolment | 595 | 355 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70% | 73.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86% | 76% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 25% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lbp.wrdsb.ca/ | lex.wrdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Lester B Pearson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.7 vs 63.7).
- •Lexington Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 70%).
- •Lester B Pearson Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86% vs 76%).
- •Lester B Pearson Public School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 355.
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 Lexington Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lester B Pearson Public School ranks higher (70.7 vs 63.7 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 Lester B Pearson Public School and Lexington Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lester B Pearson Public School: 595. Lexington Public School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lester B Pearson Public School and Lexington Public School rank in Ontario?
Lester B Pearson Public School is 768th of 3,871 and Lexington Public School is 1154th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).