Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School vs Regina Street Alternative School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School
Ottawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
195 students
Regina Street Alternative School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
190 students
| Measure | Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School Ottawa, Ontario | Regina Street Alternative School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3440 of 3,871 | #3439 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3440 of 3,871 | #3439 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 195 | 190 |
| Enrolment | 195 | 190 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 44.3% | 47.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.7% | 68.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 30% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 10% |
| First language not English | 25% | 15% |
| Special education | 20% | 30% |
| 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 | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | dfj.ocsb.ca | reginastreetps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (20.2 vs 20.3).
- •Regina Street Alternative School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (47.3% vs 44.3%).
- •Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 68.7%).
- •Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 190.
- •Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Regina Street Alternative School is a public 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 Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School better than Regina Street Alternative School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School and Regina Street Alternative School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School: 195. Regina Street Alternative School: 190. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School and Regina Street Alternative School rank in Ontario?
Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School is 3440th of 3,871 and Regina Street Alternative School is 3439th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).