Elementary Alt-Ed vs Ridgemount Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elementary Alt-Ed
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
Ridgemount Junior Public School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
460 students
| Measure | Elementary Alt-Ed Hamilton, Ontario | Ridgemount Junior Public School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #3172 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #3172 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | – | 460 |
| Enrolment | – | 460 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 56.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 71.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | – | 10% |
| First language not English | – | 50% |
| Special education | – | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | – | 5% |
| 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 | – | www.hwdsb.on.ca/ridgemount/ |
The verdict
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 Ridgemount Junior Public 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 Ridgemount Junior Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Ontario.
How do Elementary Alt-Ed and Ridgemount Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
Elementary Alt-Ed is unranked and Ridgemount Junior Public School is 3172nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).