Africentric Alternative School vs Parkland Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 485 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Africentric Alternative School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
120 students
Parkland Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
120 students
| Measure | Africentric Alternative School Toronto, Ontario | Parkland Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 9 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3760 of 3,871 | #3553 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3760 of 3,871 | #3553 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 120 | 120 |
| Enrolment | 120 | 120 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 56.7% | 26.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 5% |
| First language not English | 15% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 50% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Toronto | Sault Ste Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/africentricschool | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/pps/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Parkland Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (16.8 vs 8.8).
- •Africentric Alternative School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (56.7% vs 26.7%).
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Africentric Alternative School better than Parkland Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Parkland Public School ranks higher (16.8 vs 8.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Africentric Alternative School and Parkland Public School?
About 485 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Africentric Alternative School: 120. Parkland Public School: 120. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Africentric Alternative School and Parkland Public School rank in Ontario?
Africentric Alternative School is 3760th of 3,871 and Parkland Public School is 3553rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).