Tamworth Elementary School
6668 Wheeler St · Tamworth · K0K3G0 · Limestone DSB
Of the 6 elementary schools in or near Stone Mills (within 3 km), this is Tamworth Elementary School. Every school in and around Stone Mills →
What stands out about Tamworth Elementary School
- A small elementary school: 145 students, against a middle of 335 in Ontario.
- On the measures with a value, it lands in the middle fifth in Ontario.
- Furthest behind on Grade 6 math: 36%, against 51% in Ontario.
- Its results have climbed: 6 measures up 5 points or more in three years.
- An English public school, run by Limestone DSB.
How Tamworth Elementary 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.
Tamworth Elementary School reports 6 of 6 measures; on average they sit in the middle fifth in Ontario.
| Measure | Here | Middle, Ontario | Band | 3-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 reading | 74% | 76% | Middle fifth | +24 |
| Grade 3 writing | 63% | 65% | Middle fifth | +22 |
| Grade 3 math | 84% | 65% | Top fifth | +51 |
| Grade 6 reading | 91% | 88% | Second fifth | +11 |
| Grade 6 writing | 91% | 86% | Second fifth | +21 |
| Grade 6 math | 36% | 51% | Fourth 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 Tamworth Elementary School has a band rather than a letter
Its standing, the middle fifth in Ontario, comes from the province’s published results set beside every other school’s; Tamworth Elementary School itself carries no letter, since letters are kept for towns.
For a letter, see Stone Mills’ Schools page: the town’s grade takes in Tamworth Elementary School and its neighbours.
Getting a place at Tamworth Elementary 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.
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 schools of its level closest to it, straight-line distance.
Of the 6 elementary schools nearest Tamworth Elementary School, 2 are larger.
| School | System | Language | Students | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Elementary School | English public | English | 145 | Middle fifth | |
| St Patrick Catholic School | English Catholic | English | 50 | – | 4.9 km |
| Enterprise Public School | English public | English | 115 | Middle fifth | 8.9 km |
| Centreville Public School | English public | English | 115 | Fourth fifth | 12 km |
| Selby Public School | English public | English | 285 | Second fifth | 20 km |
| Newburgh Public School | English public | English | 140 | Middle fifth | 20 km |
| Prince Charles Public School | English public | English | 150 | Middle fifth | 24 km |
Elementary schools near Tamworth Elementary School
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about Tamworth Elementary School
Who runs Tamworth Elementary School?
It is Limestone DSB that runs Tamworth Elementary School, in the English public system.
What language does Tamworth Elementary School teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at Tamworth Elementary School?
Registration is with the board, which assigns the school for the home address.
Which schools of the same kind are near Tamworth Elementary School?
The closest schools are St Patrick Catholic School (4.9 km), Enterprise Public School (8.9 km) and Centreville 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).