Downtown Alternative School vs Island Public/Natural Science School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downtown Alternative School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
115 students
Island Public/Natural Science School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
165 students
| Measure | Downtown Alternative School Toronto, Ontario | Island Public/Natural Science School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 22 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3383 of 3,871 | #1089 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3383 of 3,871 | #1089 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 115 | 165 |
| Enrolment | 115 | 165 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 59.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 96% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/downtownalt/ | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/island |
The verdict
- •Island Public/Natural Science School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.9 vs 21.5).
- •Island Public/Natural Science School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 115.
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 Downtown Alternative School better than Island Public/Natural Science School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Island Public/Natural Science School ranks higher (64.9 vs 21.5 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 Downtown Alternative School and Island Public/Natural Science School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Downtown Alternative School: 115. Island Public/Natural Science School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Downtown Alternative School and Island Public/Natural Science School rank in Ontario?
Downtown Alternative School is 3383rd of 3,871 and Island Public/Natural Science School is 1089th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).