Avenue Road Public School vs Elgin Street Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 667 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avenue Road Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
495 students
Elgin Street Public School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
420 students
| Measure | Avenue Road Public School Cambridge, Ontario | Elgin Street Public School Cambridge, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 19 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3499 of 3,871 | #3106 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3499 of 3,871 | #3106 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 495 | 420 |
| Enrolment | 495 | 420 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55% | 58.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65.3% | 71% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 10% |
| First language not English | 45% | 30% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ave.wrdsb.ca/ | elg.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Elgin Street Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (27.7 vs 18.5).
- •Elgin Street Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (58.7% vs 55%).
- •Elgin Street Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (71% vs 65.3%).
- •Avenue Road Public School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 420.
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 Avenue Road Public School better than Elgin Street Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Elgin Street Public School ranks higher (27.7 vs 18.5 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 Avenue Road Public School and Elgin Street Public School?
About 667 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Avenue Road Public School: 495. Elgin Street Public School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Avenue Road Public School and Elgin Street Public School rank in Ontario?
Avenue Road Public School is 3499th of 3,871 and Elgin Street Public School is 3106th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).