Downtown Alternative School vs St Michael Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 52 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
St Michael Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
150 students
| Measure | Downtown Alternative School Toronto, Ontario | St Michael Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 22 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3383 of 3,871 | #2593 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3383 of 3,871 | #2593 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 115 | 150 |
| Enrolment | 115 | 150 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 70% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 30% |
| 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/ | stmichael.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St Michael Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (38.5 vs 21.5).
- •St Michael Catholic School is the larger school with 150 students compared with 115.
- •Downtown Alternative School is a public school while St Michael Catholic School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Michael Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Michael Catholic School ranks higher (38.5 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 St Michael Catholic School?
About 52 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Downtown Alternative School: 115. St Michael Catholic School: 150. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Downtown Alternative School and St Michael Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Downtown Alternative School is 3383rd of 3,871 and St Michael Catholic School is 2593rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).