Memorial Elementary School Public School vs St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 496 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Elementary School Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
360 students
St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
395 students
| Measure | Memorial Elementary School Public School Hamilton, Ontario | St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 25 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3269 of 3,871 | #1719 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3269 of 3,871 | #1719 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 360 | 395 |
| Enrolment | 360 | 395 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 41% | 66% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 57.3% | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hwdsb.on.ca/memorialcity/ | stjh.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.7 vs 24.6).
- •St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (66% vs 41%).
- •St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 57.3%).
- •St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 360.
- •Memorial Elementary School Public School is a public school while St. John the Baptist 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 Memorial Elementary School Public School better than St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (54.7 vs 24.6 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 Memorial Elementary School Public School and St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School?
About 496 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Memorial Elementary School Public School: 360. St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Memorial Elementary School Public School and St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Memorial Elementary School Public School is 3269th of 3,871 and St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School is 1719th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).