Ray Lewis (Elementary) School vs St. John Paul II 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.
Ray Lewis (Elementary) School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
500 students
St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
365 students
| Measure | Ray Lewis (Elementary) School Hamilton, Ontario | St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 42 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2424 of 3,871 | #1532 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2424 of 3,871 | #1532 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 500 | 365 |
| Enrolment | 500 | 365 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 49.7% | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.3% | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 44% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/raylewis/ | bljp.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.0 vs 42.2).
- •St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74.3% vs 49.7%).
- •Ray Lewis (Elementary) School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 76.3%).
- •Ray Lewis (Elementary) School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 365.
- •Ray Lewis (Elementary) School is a public school while St. John Paul II 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 Ray Lewis (Elementary) School better than St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 42.2 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 Ray Lewis (Elementary) School and St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ray Lewis (Elementary) School: 500. St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ray Lewis (Elementary) School and St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Ray Lewis (Elementary) School is 2424th of 3,871 and St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School is 1532nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).