Lester B Pearson School for the Arts vs St. John French Immersion 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.
Lester B Pearson School for the Arts
London · Public elementary · Grades 4-8
280 students
St. John French Immersion School
London · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
540 students
| Measure | Lester B Pearson School for the Arts London, Ontario | St. John French Immersion School London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #81 of 3,871 | #993 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #81 of 3,871 | #993 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 280 | 540 |
| Enrolment | 280 | 540 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 93.3% | 83% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 20% | 20% |
| Special education | 5% | 4% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | London | London |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/Pearson.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/JHN/ |
The verdict
- •Lester B Pearson School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (87.4 vs 66.5).
- •Lester B Pearson School for the Arts does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (93.3% vs 83%).
- •St. John French Immersion School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 280.
- •Lester B Pearson School for the Arts is a public school while St. John French Immersion 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 School for the Arts better than St. John French Immersion School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lester B Pearson School for the Arts ranks higher (87.4 vs 66.5 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 Lester B Pearson School for the Arts and St. John French Immersion School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between London and London in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lester B Pearson School for the Arts: 280. St. John French Immersion School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lester B Pearson School for the Arts and St. John French Immersion School rank in Ontario?
Lester B Pearson School for the Arts is 81st of 3,871 and St. John French Immersion School is 993rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).