Beaches Alternative Junior School vs St John Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 456 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaches Alternative Junior School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
80 students
St John Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
| Measure | Beaches Alternative Junior School Toronto, Ontario | St John Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #96 of 3,871 | #1599 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #96 of 3,871 | #1599 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 80 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 80 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 72.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 71% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 10% | 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 | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/beachesalternative | stjohn.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Beaches Alternative Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.7 vs 56.8).
- •St John Catholic School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 80.
- •Beaches Alternative Junior School is a public school while St John Catholic School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Beaches Alternative Junior School better than St John Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Beaches Alternative Junior School ranks higher (86.7 vs 56.8 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 Beaches Alternative Junior School and St John Catholic School?
About 456 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Beaches Alternative Junior School: 80. St John Catholic School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Beaches Alternative Junior School and St John Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Beaches Alternative Junior School is 96th of 3,871 and St John Catholic School is 1599th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).