Roy H Crosby Public School vs St Edward Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roy H Crosby Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
235 students
St Edward Catholic Elementary School
Markham · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
250 students
| Measure | Roy H Crosby Public School Markham, Ontario | St Edward Catholic Elementary School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 79 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #344 of 3,871 | #395 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #344 of 3,871 | #395 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 235 | 250 |
| Enrolment | 235 | 250 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80.3% | 87% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 93% | 87.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 60% | 25% |
| Special education | 5% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 30% | 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 | Markham | Markham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | royhcrosby.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | sed.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Roy H Crosby Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.4 vs 78.1).
- •St Edward Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 80.3%).
- •Roy H Crosby Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (93% vs 87.3%).
- •St Edward Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 235.
- •Roy H Crosby Public School is a public school while St Edward 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 Roy H Crosby Public School better than St Edward Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Roy H Crosby Public School ranks higher (79.4 vs 78.1 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 Roy H Crosby Public School and St Edward Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Roy H Crosby Public School: 235. St Edward Catholic Elementary School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Roy H Crosby Public School and St Edward Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Roy H Crosby Public School is 344th of 3,871 and St Edward Catholic Elementary School is 395th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).