Alta Vista Public School vs John Brant Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 388 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
655 students
John Brant Public School
Ridgeway · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
655 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Public School Ottawa, Ontario | John Brant Public School Ridgeway, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1977 of 3,871 | #781 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1977 of 3,871 | #781 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 655 | 655 |
| Enrolment | 655 | 655 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 69.7% | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77.3% | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 1% |
| First language not English | 21% | 2% |
| Special education | 15% | 8% |
| 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 | Ottawa | Ridgeway |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | altavistaps.ocdsb.ca/ | – |
The verdict
- •John Brant Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.4 vs 50.2).
- •John Brant Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.3% vs 69.7%).
- •John Brant Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.3% vs 77.3%).
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 Alta Vista Public School better than John Brant Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John Brant Public School ranks higher (70.4 vs 50.2 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 Alta Vista Public School and John Brant Public School?
About 388 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ridgeway in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alta Vista Public School: 655. John Brant Public School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alta Vista Public School and John Brant Public School rank in Ontario?
Alta Vista Public School is 1977th of 3,871 and John Brant Public School is 781st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).