Arch Street Public School vs Central Algoma Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 651 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arch Street Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
160 students
Central Algoma Public School
Desbarats · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
160 students
| Measure | Arch Street Public School Ottawa, Ontario | Central Algoma Public School Desbarats, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 8 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3765 of 3,871 | #3291 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3765 of 3,871 | #3291 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 160 | 160 |
| Enrolment | 160 | 160 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 28.7% | 56% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 61.3% | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 25% | 25% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 20% |
| First language not English | 50% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Desbarats |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | archstreetps.ocdsb.ca/ | www.adsb.on.ca/content/schools/school_details.asp?SchoolID=40 |
The verdict
- •Central Algoma Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (24.2 vs 8.3).
- •Central Algoma Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (56% vs 28.7%).
- •Central Algoma Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 61.3%).
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 Arch Street Public School better than Central Algoma Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Central Algoma Public School ranks higher (24.2 vs 8.3 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 Arch Street Public School and Central Algoma Public School?
About 651 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Desbarats in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Arch Street Public School: 160. Central Algoma Public School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Arch Street Public School and Central Algoma Public School rank in Ontario?
Arch Street Public School is 3765th of 3,871 and Central Algoma Public School is 3291st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).