Mount Joy Public School vs Sam Chapman Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 898 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Joy Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
Sam Chapman Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
535 students
| Measure | Mount Joy Public School Markham, Ontario | Sam Chapman Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 80 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #320 of 3,871 | #406 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #320 of 3,871 | #406 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 1-8 |
| Students | 555 | 535 |
| Enrolment | 555 | 535 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 86.7% | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89.7% | 89.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 4% |
| First language not English | 65% | 49% |
| Special education | 8% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Markham | Markham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | mountjoy.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | samchapman.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Joy Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.0 vs 77.8).
- •Mount Joy Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86.7% vs 84%).
- •Mount Joy Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89.7% vs 89.3%).
- •Mount Joy Public School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 535.
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 Mount Joy Public School better than Sam Chapman Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Mount Joy Public School ranks higher (80.0 vs 77.8 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 Mount Joy Public School and Sam Chapman Public School?
About 898 m in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Mount Joy Public School: 555. Sam Chapman Public School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Mount Joy Public School and Sam Chapman Public School rank in Ontario?
Mount Joy Public School is 320th of 3,871 and Sam Chapman Public School is 406th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).