Elementary Alt-Ed vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 840 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elementary Alt-Ed
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School
Hamilton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
320 students
| Measure | Elementary Alt-Ed Hamilton, Ontario | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 29 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #3051 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #3051 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | – | 320 |
| Enrolment | – | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 53.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | – | 15% |
| First language not English | – | 20% |
| Special education | – | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | – | 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 | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | olol.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Elementary Alt-Ed is a public school while Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary 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 Elementary Alt-Ed better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary 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 Elementary Alt-Ed and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School?
About 840 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
How do Elementary Alt-Ed and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Elementary Alt-Ed is unranked and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School is 3051st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).