Churchill Alternative School vs Elmdale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchill Alternative School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
200 students
Elmdale Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
565 students
| Measure | Churchill Alternative School Ottawa, Ontario | Elmdale Public School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 61 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #1311 of 3,871 | #46 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1311 of 3,871 | #46 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 200 | 565 |
| Enrolment | 200 | 565 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77.7% | 94% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | 94.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 1% |
| First language not English | 5% | 8% |
| Special education | 30% | 11% |
| 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 | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | churchillalternative.ocdsb.ca/ | elmdaleps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Elmdale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (89.6 vs 60.5).
- •Elmdale Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (94% vs 77.7%).
- •Elmdale Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (94.3% vs 76.3%).
- •Elmdale Public School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 200.
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 Churchill Alternative School better than Elmdale Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Elmdale Public School ranks higher (89.6 vs 60.5 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 Churchill Alternative School and Elmdale Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Churchill Alternative School: 200. Elmdale Public School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Churchill Alternative School and Elmdale Public School rank in Ontario?
Churchill Alternative School is 1311th of 3,871 and Elmdale Public School is 46th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).