Dewson Street Junior Public School vs Horizon Alternative Senior School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 301 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dewson Street Junior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
335 students
Horizon Alternative Senior School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
55 students
| Measure | Dewson Street Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario | Horizon Alternative Senior School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #2322 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #2322 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 335 | 55 |
| Enrolment | 335 | 55 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 49% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 0% |
| Special education | 5% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 10% |
| 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/dewson | horizonalternative.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Horizon Alternative Senior School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.7 vs 43.9).
- •Dewson Street Junior Public School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 55.
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 Dewson Street Junior Public School better than Horizon Alternative Senior School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Horizon Alternative Senior School ranks higher (86.7 vs 43.9 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 Dewson Street Junior Public School and Horizon Alternative Senior School?
About 301 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dewson Street Junior Public School: 335. Horizon Alternative Senior School: 55. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dewson Street Junior Public School and Horizon Alternative Senior School rank in Ontario?
Dewson Street Junior Public School is 2322nd of 3,871 and Horizon Alternative Senior School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).