Eglinton Junior Public School vs Spectrum Alternative Senior 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.
Eglinton Junior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
500 students
Spectrum Alternative Senior School
York · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
55 students
| Measure | Eglinton Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario | Spectrum Alternative Senior School York, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2383 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #2383 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 500 | 55 |
| Enrolment | 500 | 55 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 18% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 52% | 0% |
| Special education | 6% | 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 | Toronto | York |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/eglinton | schools.tdsb.on.ca/spectrum |
The verdict
- •Spectrum Alternative Senior School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.2 vs 43.0).
- •Eglinton Junior Public School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 55.
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 Eglinton Junior Public School better than Spectrum Alternative Senior School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Spectrum Alternative Senior School ranks higher (59.2 vs 43.0 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 Eglinton Junior Public School and Spectrum Alternative Senior School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Toronto and York in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Eglinton Junior Public School: 500. Spectrum Alternative Senior School: 55. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Eglinton Junior Public School and Spectrum Alternative Senior School rank in Ontario?
Eglinton Junior Public School is 2383rd of 3,871 and Spectrum Alternative Senior School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).