Ridgemount Junior Public School vs St. Michael Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 365 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgemount Junior Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
460 students
St. Michael Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
445 students
| Measure | Ridgemount Junior Public School Hamilton, Ontario | St. Michael Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3172 of 3,871 | #2737 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3172 of 3,871 | #2737 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 460 | 445 |
| Enrolment | 460 | 445 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56.3% | 60.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 71.3% | 77% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 50% | 30% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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/ridgemount/ | stmi.hwcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Michael Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (36.3 vs 26.8).
- •St. Michael Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (60.3% vs 56.3%).
- •St. Michael Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (77% vs 71.3%).
- •Ridgemount Junior Public School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 445.
- •Ridgemount Junior Public School is a public school while St. Michael 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 Ridgemount Junior Public School better than St. Michael Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Michael Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (36.3 vs 26.8 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 Ridgemount Junior Public School and St. Michael Catholic Elementary School?
About 365 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ridgemount Junior Public School: 460. St. Michael Catholic Elementary School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ridgemount Junior Public School and St. Michael Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Ridgemount Junior Public School is 3172nd of 3,871 and St. Michael Catholic Elementary School is 2737th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).