Russell D Barber Public School
255 North Park Dr · Brampton · L6Y3M6 · Peel DSB
Around N-Section (bramalea), within 3 km, there are 49 elementary schools, Russell D Barber Public School among them. Every school in and around N-Section (bramalea) →
What stands out about Russell D Barber Public School
- 605 students, well above the 335 of a typical elementary school in Ontario.
- On the measures with a value, it lands in the fourth fifth in Ontario.
- On Grade 3 math it reaches 56%, below the 65% in Ontario.
- Over three years, 3 of its measures rose by 5 points or more.
- Public and English-language, under Peel DSB.
How Russell D Barber Public School does on Ontario’s tests
EQAO’s Grade 3, 6 and 9 assessments and the literacy test, 2024-25: each school against every school in Ontario.
Russell D Barber Public School reports 3 of 3 measures; on average they sit in the fourth fifth in Ontario.
| Measure | Here | Middle, Ontario | Band | 3-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 reading | 71% | 76% | Fourth fifth | +11 |
| Grade 3 writing | 59% | 65% | Fourth fifth | +5 |
| Grade 3 math | 56% | 65% | Fourth fifth | +11 |
N/R: EQAO doesn’t report groups too small to keep students anonymous. The three-year change is in percentage points, as the ministry publishes it.
A standing for Russell D Barber Public School, not a grade
Russell D Barber Public School has no letter because TownRatings grades towns, not individual schools. What it does have is a standing: on the province’s published results it lands in the fourth fifth in Ontario.
Russell D Barber Public School feeds into N-Section (bramalea)’s School Grade, together with the other schools nearby.
Getting a place at Russell D Barber Public School
Where a family lives settles it: the board’s map ties every address to one school, and a seat anywhere else waits on spare room.
The provinces’ education acts and the boards’ own admission policies; check with the board for a given address.
Side by side with the nearest elementary schools
The closest schools of its level, by straight-line distance.
Of the 6 elementary schools nearest Russell D Barber Public School, 1 are larger.
| School | System | Language | Students | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell D Barber Public School | English public | English | 605 | Fourth fifth | |
| St Marguerite Bourgeoys Separate School | English Catholic | English | 205 | Middle fifth | 0.5 km |
| St Anthony School | English Catholic | English | 295 | Fourth fifth | 1.6 km |
| Arnott Charlton Public School | English public | English | 520 | Fourth fifth | 1.6 km |
| Massey Street Public School | English public | English | 315 | Second fifth | 1.6 km |
| Williams Parkway Senior Public School | English public | English | 750 | Middle fifth | 1.7 km |
| Harold F Loughin Public School | English public | English | 310 | Top fifth | 1.7 km |
Elementary schools near Russell D Barber Public School
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about Russell D Barber Public School
Who runs Russell D Barber Public School?
Peel DSB runs Russell D Barber Public School (English public).
What language does Russell D Barber Public School teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at Russell D Barber Public School?
The board’s school locator gives the designated school; registration is with the board or the school.
Which schools of the same kind are near Russell D Barber Public School?
Its nearest neighbours are St Marguerite Bourgeoys Separate School (0.5 km), St Anthony School (1.6 km) and Arnott Charlton Public School (1.6 km).
Sources: Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information Finder 2024–25 and school contact list (Open Government Licence – Ontario) · Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information Finder 2024–25 (EQAO results; N/R where groups are too small). Open Government Licence – Ontario. · map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).