Dennis Avenue Community School vs North Woods Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 133 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dennis Avenue Community School
York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
175 students
North Woods Elementary School
Ethel · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
175 students
| Measure | Dennis Avenue Community School York, Ontario | North Woods Elementary School Ethel, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 19 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3474 of 3,871 | #3412 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3474 of 3,871 | #3412 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 175 | 175 |
| Enrolment | 175 | 175 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 50% | 59% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64.7% | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 20% |
| First language not English | 40% | 5% |
| Special education | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | York | Ethel |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/dennis | northwoods.amdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •North Woods Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (20.9 vs 19.3).
- •North Woods Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (59% vs 50%).
- •Dennis Avenue Community School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (64.7% vs 60.7%).
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 Dennis Avenue Community School better than North Woods Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), North Woods Elementary School ranks higher (20.9 vs 19.3 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 Dennis Avenue Community School and North Woods Elementary School?
About 133 km in a straight line, between York and Ethel in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dennis Avenue Community School: 175. North Woods Elementary School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dennis Avenue Community School and North Woods Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Dennis Avenue Community School is 3474th of 3,871 and North Woods Elementary School is 3412th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).