Downtown Alternative School vs St Michael's Choir (Jr) School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 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
St Michael's Choir (Jr) School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades 1-8
135 students
| Measure | Downtown Alternative School Toronto, Ontario | St Michael's Choir (Jr) School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 22 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #3383 of 3,871 | #170 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3383 of 3,871 | #170 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 1-8 |
| Students | 115 | 135 |
| Enrolment | 115 | 135 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 97.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 98.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 15% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| 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/downtownalt/ | www.smcs.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Choir (Jr) School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.5 vs 21.5).
- •St Michael's Choir (Jr) School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 115.
- •Downtown Alternative School is a public school while St Michael's Choir (Jr) 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's Choir (Jr) School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Michael's Choir (Jr) School ranks higher (85.5 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's Choir (Jr) School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Downtown Alternative School: 115. St Michael's Choir (Jr) School: 135. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Downtown Alternative School and St Michael's Choir (Jr) School rank in Ontario?
Downtown Alternative School is 3383rd of 3,871 and St Michael's Choir (Jr) School is 170th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).