John Black Public School
150 Lamond St · Fergus · N1M2A1 · Upper Grand DSB
Counting 3 km around Fergus, John Black Public School is one of 12 elementary schools. Every school in and around Fergus →
What stands out about John Black Public School
- Its 335 students sit close to the 335 of a middle elementary school in Ontario.
- Across its measures, its results average to the top fifth in Ontario.
- Its best showing is Grade 3 math, at 86% where the middle in Ontario is 65%.
- Over three years, 4 of its measures rose by 5 points or more.
- An English public school, run by Upper Grand DSB.
How John Black 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.
With 6 of 6 measures reported, John Black Public School averages the top fifth in Ontario.
| Measure | Here | Middle, Ontario | Band | 3-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 reading | 93% | 76% | Top fifth | +5 |
| Grade 3 writing | 86% | 65% | Top fifth | +11 |
| Grade 3 math | 86% | 65% | Top fifth | −2 |
| Grade 6 reading | 94% | 88% | Second fifth | +3 |
| Grade 6 writing | 94% | 86% | Top fifth | +9 |
| Grade 6 math | 58% | 51% | Second fifth | +15 |
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.
John Black Public School is placed by its results, not lettered
Its standing, the top fifth in Ontario, comes from the province’s published results set beside every other school’s; John Black Public School itself carries no letter, since letters are kept for towns.
For a letter, see Fergus’ Schools page: the town’s grade takes in John Black Public School and its neighbours.
Getting a place at John Black Public School
Children go to the board’s designated school for their address, unless another school agrees to take them.
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
Its level’s nearest schools, measured as the crow flies.
Of the 6 elementary schools nearest John Black Public School, 3 are larger.
| School | System | Language | Students | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Black Public School | English public | English | 335 | Top fifth | |
| J Douglas Hogarth Public School | English public | English | 610 | Second fifth | 1.3 km |
| Victoria Terrace Public School | English public | English | 200 | Second fifth | 1.4 km |
| James McQueen Public School | English public | English | 245 | Bottom fifth | 2.1 km |
| St Joseph - Fergus Catholic Elementary School | English Catholic | English | 565 | Second fifth | 2.1 km |
| Grand River Public School | English public | English | – | – | 3.4 km |
| Elora Public School | English public | English | 545 | Second fifth | 5.5 km |
Elementary schools near John Black 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 John Black Public School
Who runs John Black Public School?
Upper Grand DSB runs John Black Public School (English public).
What language does John Black Public School teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at John Black 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 John Black Public School?
The nearest are J Douglas Hogarth Public School (1.3 km), Victoria Terrace Public School (1.4 km) and James McQueen Public School (2.1 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).