Lexington Public School vs St Luke Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lexington Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
355 students
St Luke Catholic Elementary School
Waterloo · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
505 students
| Measure | Lexington Public School Waterloo, Ontario | St Luke Catholic Elementary School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1154 of 3,871 | #702 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1154 of 3,871 | #702 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 355 | 505 |
| Enrolment | 355 | 505 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.7% | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76% | 86.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 3% |
| First language not English | 20% | 17% |
| Special education | 5% | 12% |
| 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 | lex.wrdsb.ca | stluke.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Luke Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.0 vs 63.7).
- •St Luke Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.3% vs 73.7%).
- •St Luke Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86.3% vs 76%).
- •St Luke Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 355.
- •Lexington Public School is a public school while St Luke 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 Lexington Public School better than St Luke Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Luke Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (72.0 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 Lexington Public School and St Luke Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lexington Public School: 355. St Luke Catholic Elementary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lexington Public School and St Luke Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Lexington Public School is 1154th of 3,871 and St Luke Catholic Elementary School is 702nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).