ALPHA Alternative Junior School vs City School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ALPHA Alternative Junior School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
75 students
City School
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
| Measure | ALPHA Alternative Junior School Toronto, Ontario | City School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #3125 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #3125 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 75 | – |
| Enrolment | 75 | – |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 58% |
| Low-income households | 10% | – |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | – |
| First language not English | 0% | – |
| Special education | 0% | – |
| Identified as gifted | 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 | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.tdsb.on.ca/alpha/ | www.cityschooltoronto.com |
The verdict
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 ALPHA Alternative Junior School better than City School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are ALPHA Alternative Junior School and City School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
How do ALPHA Alternative Junior School and City School rank in Ontario?
ALPHA Alternative Junior School is 3125th of 3,871 and City School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).