John McCrae Public School
565 Fred McLaren Blvd · Markham · L6E1N7 · York Region DSB
Around Wismer Commons, within 3 km, there are 30 elementary schools, John McCrae Public School among them. Every school in and around Wismer Commons →
What stands out about John McCrae Public School
- With 545 students it is bigger than three in four elementary schools in Ontario (middle: 335).
- Across its measures, its results average to the top fifth in Ontario.
- Strongest on Grade 3 math: 95%, against 65% in Ontario.
- Over three years, 5 of its measures rose by 5 points or more.
- An English public school, run by York Region DSB.
How John McCrae 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 McCrae Public School averages the top fifth in Ontario.
| Measure | Here | Middle, Ontario | Band | 3-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 reading | 95% | 76% | Top fifth | +21 |
| Grade 3 writing | 95% | 65% | Top fifth | +24 |
| Grade 3 math | 95% | 65% | Top fifth | +23 |
| Grade 6 reading | 96% | 88% | Top fifth | +6 |
| Grade 6 writing | 96% | 86% | Top fifth | +11 |
| Grade 6 math | 65% | 51% | Second fifth | −6 |
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.
Why John McCrae Public School has a band rather than a letter
Its standing, the top fifth in Ontario, comes from the province’s published results set beside every other school’s; John McCrae Public School itself carries no letter, since letters are kept for towns.
The letter belongs to Wismer Commons: its School Grade weighs John McCrae Public School with every other school around it.
Getting a place at John McCrae Public School
A home address sets the designated school in each board’s attendance area. Registration is with the board; a school outside the area admits only where there is space.
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 John McCrae Public School, 5 are larger.
| School | System | Language | Students | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John McCrae Public School | English public | English | 545 | Top fifth | |
| San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School | English Catholic | English | 375 | Top fifth | 0.7 km |
| Donald Cousens Public School | English public | English | 670 | Second fifth | 0.9 km |
| Wismer Public School | English public | English | 685 | Top fifth | 1.1 km |
| Fred Varley Public School | English public | English | 665 | Middle fifth | 1.2 km |
| Castlemore Public School | English public | English | 770 | Second fifth | 1.4 km |
| Stonebridge Public School | English public | English | 780 | Second fifth | 1.4 km |
Elementary schools near John McCrae 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 McCrae Public School
Who runs John McCrae Public School?
John McCrae Public School comes under York Region DSB (English public).
What language does John McCrae Public School teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at John McCrae Public School?
Start with the board for the system you want; your address sets the school.
Which schools of the same kind are near John McCrae Public School?
The nearest are San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School (0.7 km), Donald Cousens Public School (0.9 km) and Wismer Public School (1.1 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).