Downtown Alternative School vs Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 515 m 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
Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
| Measure | Downtown Alternative School Toronto, Ontario | Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 22 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3383 of 3,871 | #2235 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3383 of 3,871 | #2235 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 115 | 370 |
| Enrolment | 115 | 370 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 68.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 78.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 15% | 25% |
| 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/marketlane |
The verdict
- •Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (45.7 vs 21.5).
- •Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School is the larger school with 370 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 Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School ranks higher (45.7 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 Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School?
About 515 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Downtown Alternative School: 115. Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Downtown Alternative School and Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School rank in Ontario?
Downtown Alternative School is 3383rd of 3,871 and Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School is 2235th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).