Wismer Public School
171 Mingay Ave · Markham · L6E1H8 · York Region DSB
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What stands out about Wismer Public School
- With 685 students it is bigger than three in four elementary schools in Ontario (middle: 335).
- On the measures with a value, it lands in the top fifth in Ontario.
- Its best showing is Grade 6 math, at 75% where the middle in Ontario is 51%.
- Over three years, 4 of its measures rose by 5 points or more.
- An English public school, run by York Region DSB.
How Wismer 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, Wismer Public School averages the top fifth in Ontario.
| Measure | Here | Middle, Ontario | Band | 3-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 reading | 85% | 76% | Second fifth | +6 |
| Grade 3 writing | 81% | 65% | Top fifth | +11 |
| Grade 3 math | 79% | 65% | Top fifth | +5 |
| Grade 6 reading | 96% | 88% | Top fifth | +5 |
| Grade 6 writing | 92% | 86% | Second fifth | +1 |
| Grade 6 math | 75% | 51% | Top fifth | +1 |
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 Wismer Public School, not a grade
The top fifth in Ontario is where Wismer Public School’s results put it among the province’s schools. That is the comparison the published figures allow; a letter is something we give towns, not single schools.
For a letter, see Wismer Commons’ Schools page: the town’s grade takes in Wismer Public School and its neighbours.
Getting a place at Wismer 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.
None of the 6 elementary schools nearest Wismer Public School has more students.
| School | System | Language | Students | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wismer Public School | English public | English | 685 | 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 | 0.7 km |
| John McCrae Public School | English public | English | 545 | Top fifth | 1.1 km |
| Fred Varley Public School | English public | English | 665 | Middle fifth | 1.2 km |
| Mount Joy Public School | English public | English | 555 | Top fifth | 1.4 km |
| E T Crowle Public School | English public | English | 265 | Top fifth | 1.7 km |
Elementary schools near Wismer 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 Wismer Public School
Who runs Wismer Public School?
York Region DSB: Wismer Public School is one of its schools (English public).
What language does Wismer Public School teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at Wismer Public School?
Start with the board for the system you want; your address sets the school.
Which schools of the same kind are near Wismer Public School?
Nearest of all: San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School (0.7 km), Donald Cousens Public School (0.7 km) and John McCrae 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).