Avondale Alternative Elementary School vs Claude Watson School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 996 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale Alternative Elementary School
North York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
135 students
Claude Watson School for the Arts
North York · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
285 students
| Measure | Avondale Alternative Elementary School North York, Ontario | Claude Watson School for the Arts North York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 84 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #204 of 3,871 | #267 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #204 of 3,871 | #267 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 1-8 |
| Students | 135 | 285 |
| Enrolment | 135 | 285 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 97.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90% | 96.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 40% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 20% |
| 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 | North York | North York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/avondale | www.claudewatson.org |
The verdict
- •Avondale Alternative Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (84.0 vs 81.1).
- •Claude Watson School for the Arts does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (96.3% vs 90%).
- •Claude Watson School for the Arts is the larger school with 285 students compared with 135.
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 Avondale Alternative Elementary School better than Claude Watson School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (Canada), Avondale Alternative Elementary School ranks higher (84.0 vs 81.1 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 Avondale Alternative Elementary School and Claude Watson School for the Arts?
About 996 m in a straight line, between North York and North York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Avondale Alternative Elementary School: 135. Claude Watson School for the Arts: 285. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Avondale Alternative Elementary School and Claude Watson School for the Arts rank in Ontario?
Avondale Alternative Elementary School is 204th of 3,871 and Claude Watson School for the Arts is 267th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).