Central Avenue Public School vs High Park Alternative School Junior
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 393 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Avenue Public School
Elliot Lake · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
145 students
High Park Alternative School Junior
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
145 students
| Measure | Central Avenue Public School Elliot Lake, Ontario | High Park Alternative School Junior Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 9 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #3763 of 3,871 | #643 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3763 of 3,871 | #643 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 145 | 145 |
| Enrolment | 145 | 145 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 45.7% | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 43.7% | 86% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 45% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Elliot Lake | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/cen/default.aspx | www.highparkalternativeschool.com |
The verdict
- •High Park Alternative School Junior scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.1 vs 8.6).
- •High Park Alternative School Junior does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 45.7%).
- •High Park Alternative School Junior does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86% vs 43.7%).
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 Central Avenue Public School better than High Park Alternative School Junior?
On the Success Index (Canada), High Park Alternative School Junior ranks higher (73.1 vs 8.6 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 Central Avenue Public School and High Park Alternative School Junior?
About 393 km in a straight line, between Elliot Lake and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Avenue Public School: 145. High Park Alternative School Junior: 145. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Avenue Public School and High Park Alternative School Junior rank in Ontario?
Central Avenue Public School is 3763rd of 3,871 and High Park Alternative School Junior is 643rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).