The annual Fraser Institute rankings of grade schools showed a big variety of scores for Stratford and area, according to the conservative Canadian think-tank.
For Catholic schools, St. Aloysius was tops in the city and overall with a 7.4 out of 10 score. St. Joseph and St. Ambrose were next highest with 6.9. Jeanne Sauvé scored a 6.4.
Bedford was the highest scoring public school with 6.8 followed by Avon (5.9), Hamlet (5.2), Shakespeare (4.3), Anne Hathaway (3.9) and Romeo (3.8).
In St. Marys, South Perth Centennial scored a 7.5, Little Falls 7 and Holy Name of Mary scored 5.9.
In Listowel, St. Marys was tops with 7.6, followed by Eastdale (7.5) and North Perth Westfield (3.0).
Full results including for local high schools can be found here.
The information used to compile the rankings is drawn from Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) test scores.
Not all Ontario schools are included in the report.
A representative with the Avon Maitland District School board said standardized provincial testing is one element used to determine the educational experience at AMDSB schools.
“We also consider climate surveys with students, staff and parents, report card data, school learning plans, feedback from our staff about professional development and training sessions, and other things.”
Overall, 3,052 Ontario elementary schools are included in the latest Fraser Institute rankings.
MyStratfordNow reached out to the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board for comment on the rankings.
