Africentric Alternative School vs Sheppard Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 110 m 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
Sheppard Public School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
205 students
| Measure | Africentric Alternative School Toronto, Ontario | Sheppard Public School North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 9 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3760 of 3,871 | #3635 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3760 of 3,871 | #3635 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 120 | 205 |
| Enrolment | 120 | 205 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 24% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 56.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 10% |
| First language not English | 15% | 30% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | North York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/africentricschool | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/sheppard |
The verdict
- •Sheppard Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (13.9 vs 8.8).
- •Sheppard Public School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 120.
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 Sheppard Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sheppard Public School ranks higher (13.9 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 Sheppard Public School?
About 110 m in a straight line, between Toronto and North York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Africentric Alternative School: 120. Sheppard Public School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Africentric Alternative School and Sheppard Public School rank in Ontario?
Africentric Alternative School is 3760th of 3,871 and Sheppard Public School is 3635th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).