St John Catholic School, Arthur School
315 Tucker St · Arthur · N0G1A0 · Wellington CDSB
Of the 5 elementary schools in or near Mount Forest (within 3 km), this is St John Catholic School, Arthur School. Every school in and around Mount Forest →
What stands out about St John Catholic School, Arthur School
- A typical size: 240 students, where the middle elementary school in Ontario has 335.
- Across its measures, its results average to the fourth fifth in Ontario.
- On Grade 6 math it reaches 35%, below the 51% in Ontario.
- Its results have climbed: 4 measures up 5 points or more in three years.
- An English Catholic school, run by Wellington CDSB.
How St John Catholic School, Arthur 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, St John Catholic School, Arthur School averages the fourth fifth in Ontario.
| Measure | Here | Middle, Ontario | Band | 3-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 reading | 61% | 76% | Bottom fifth | −6 |
| Grade 3 writing | 57% | 65% | Fourth fifth | +24 |
| Grade 3 math | 61% | 65% | Middle fifth | −6 |
| Grade 6 reading | 76% | 88% | Bottom fifth | +5 |
| Grade 6 writing | 71% | 86% | Bottom fifth | +12 |
| Grade 6 math | 35% | 51% | 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.
St John Catholic School, Arthur School is placed by its results, not lettered
Its standing, the fourth fifth in Ontario, comes from the province’s published results set beside every other school’s; St John Catholic School, Arthur School itself carries no letter, since letters are kept for towns.
For a letter, see Mount Forest’s Schools page: the town’s grade takes in St John Catholic School, Arthur School and its neighbours.
Getting a place at St John Catholic School, Arthur School
Ask the board first. It holds the enrolment list and points each street to its own school; out-of-area requests go ahead only with space to spare.
Families who aren’t Catholic can usually choose a Catholic high school, though rarely a Catholic elementary one.
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 nearest neighbours of the same level, any system.
Of the 6 elementary schools nearest St John Catholic School, Arthur School, 3 are larger.
| School | System | Language | Students | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Catholic School, Arthur School | English Catholic | English | 240 | Fourth fifth | |
| Arthur Public School | English public | English | 435 | Middle fifth | 0.8 km |
| Kenilworth Public School | English public | English | 85 | Fourth fifth | 10 km |
| Alma Public School | English public | English | 105 | Second fifth | 12 km |
| Maryborough Public School | English public | English | 165 | Second fifth | 14 km |
| Drayton Heights Public School | English public | English | 405 | Second fifth | 15 km |
| Salem Public School | English public | English | 285 | Top fifth | 18 km |
Elementary schools near St John Catholic School, Arthur School
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about St John Catholic School, Arthur School
Who runs St John Catholic School, Arthur School?
The board is Wellington CDSB; St John Catholic School, Arthur School is English Catholic.
What language does St John Catholic School, Arthur School teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at St John Catholic School, Arthur 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 St John Catholic School, Arthur School?
The closest schools are Arthur Public School (0.8 km), Kenilworth Public School (10 km) and Alma Public School (12 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).