Maple Ridge Public School vs Valley Farm Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maple Ridge Public School
Pickering · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
630 students
Valley Farm Public School
Pickering · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
795 students
| Measure | Maple Ridge Public School Pickering, Ontario | Valley Farm Public School Pickering, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2528 of 3,871 | #2639 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2528 of 3,871 | #2639 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 630 | 795 |
| Enrolment | 630 | 795 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 58.3% | 65.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67% | 64.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 4% |
| First language not English | 18% | 47% |
| Special education | 8% | 6% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Pickering | Pickering |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | mapleridge.ddsb.ca | valleyfarm.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Maple Ridge Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (39.9 vs 37.6).
- •Valley Farm Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (65.3% vs 58.3%).
- •Maple Ridge Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (67% vs 64.3%).
- •Valley Farm Public School is the larger school with 795 students compared with 630.
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 Maple Ridge Public School better than Valley Farm Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Maple Ridge Public School ranks higher (39.9 vs 37.6 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 Maple Ridge Public School and Valley Farm Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pickering and Pickering in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Maple Ridge Public School: 630. Valley Farm Public School: 795. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Maple Ridge Public School and Valley Farm Public School rank in Ontario?
Maple Ridge Public School is 2528th of 3,871 and Valley Farm Public School is 2639th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).