Best french-language schools in North York (2025)
French-language public and Catholic schools (Ontario). Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 5 schools in North York, Ontario. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and Ontario.
- 182École élémentaire Paul-DemersNorth York · Public Elementary95% EQAO Grade 6 · 170 students
- 274École élémentaire Mathieu-da-CostaNorth York · Public Elementary89.7% EQAO Grade 6 · 160 students
- 374École élémentaire Jeanne-LajoieNorth York · Public Elementary91.3% EQAO Grade 6 · 350 students
- 468École secondaire Étienne-BrûléNorth York · Public Secondary98% OSSLT pass rate · 225 students
- 527École élémentaire Étienne-BrûléNorth York · Public Elementary125 Enrolment · 125 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | École élémentaire Paul-Demers North York · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 82.4 Top 10% | 95% EQAO Grade 6 | 170 |
| 2 | École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa North York · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 74.1 Top 25% | 89.7% EQAO Grade 6 | 160 |
| 3 | École élémentaire Jeanne-Lajoie North York · Elementary · Grades JK-6 | Public | 74.0 Top 25% | 91.3% EQAO Grade 6 | 350 |
| 4 | École secondaire Étienne-Brûlé North York · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 68.3 Top 25% | 98% OSSLT pass rate | 225 |
| 5 | École élémentaire Étienne-Brûlé North York · Elementary · Grades 7-8 | Public | 27.1 Lower 50% | 125 Enrolment | 125 |
École élémentaire Paul-Demers in North York leads the 2025 list of french-language schools in North York with a Success Index (Canada) of 82.4. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Ontario french-language schools rankings, every school on the North York page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best french school in North York?
École élémentaire Paul-Demers in North York, Ontario ranks first among french-language schools in North York with a Success Index (Canada) of 82.4 out of 100 (Enrolment: 170).
How are french-language schools in North York ranked?
Each school's Success Index (Canada) combines 8 factors: eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (20%), eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (25%), eqao grade 9 mathematics (25%), osslt first-attempt pass rate (20%), fsa literacy score (25%), fsa numeracy score (25%), community advantage (fewer low-income households) (10%), parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across Canada. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official Canadian data (Ontario – School information and student demographics; BC Data Catalogue – Foundation Skills Assessment). Provinces publish different assessments, so scores are comparable within a province, not between provinces.