Claude Watson School for the Arts
130 Doris Avenue · North York · M2N0A8 · Toronto DSB
Claude Watson School for the Arts is one of 33 elementary schools in or within 3 km of Yonge-Doris. Every school in and around Yonge-Doris →
What stands out about Claude Watson School for the Arts
- Its 285 students sit close to the 335 of a middle elementary school in Ontario.
- Its results sit in the top fifth in Ontario, averaged over its measures.
- On Grade 6 math it reaches 89%, above the 51% in Ontario.
- Public and English-language, under Toronto DSB.
How Claude Watson School for the Arts does on Ontario’s tests
EQAO’s Grade 3, 6 and 9 assessments and the literacy test, 2024-25: each school against every school in Ontario.
With 3 of 3 measures reported, Claude Watson School for the Arts averages the top fifth in Ontario.
| Measure | Here | Middle, Ontario | Band | 3-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 reading | 100% | 88% | Top fifth | +2 |
| Grade 6 writing | 100% | 86% | Top fifth | +0 |
| Grade 6 math | 89% | 51% | Top fifth | −4 |
N/R: EQAO doesn’t report groups too small to keep students anonymous. The three-year change is in percentage points, as the ministry publishes it.
A results band for Claude Watson School for the Arts, and no letter
Against the other schools in Ontario, Claude Watson School for the Arts’ results fall in the top fifth. That band is its measure here: the letters on this site are for towns.
For a letter, see Yonge-Doris’ Schools page: the town’s grade takes in Claude Watson School for the Arts and its neighbours.
Getting a place at Claude Watson School for the Arts
Ask the board first. It holds the enrolment list and points each street to its own school; out-of-area requests go ahead only with space to spare.
The provinces’ education acts and the boards’ own admission policies; check with the board for a given address.
Side by side with the nearest elementary schools
Its nearest neighbours of the same level, any system.
4 of the 6 nearest elementary schools have more students than Claude Watson School for the Arts.
| School | System | Language | Students | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Watson School for the Arts | English public | English | 285 | Top fifth | |
| Cardinal Carter ES | English Catholic | English | 125 | – | 0.2 km |
| McKee Public School | English public | English | 610 | Top fifth | 0.9 km |
| Avondale Alternative Elementary School | English public | English | 135 | Top fifth | 1 km |
| Avondale Public School | English public | English | 930 | Middle fifth | 1 km |
| St Cyril Catholic School | English Catholic | English | 315 | Second fifth | 1.3 km |
| St Edward Catholic School | English Catholic | English | 390 | Top fifth | 1.4 km |
Elementary schools near Claude Watson School for the Arts
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about Claude Watson School for the Arts
Who runs Claude Watson School for the Arts?
Claude Watson School for the Arts comes under Toronto DSB (English public).
What language does Claude Watson School for the Arts teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at Claude Watson School for the Arts?
Register with the board that runs the school: the address decides the designated school in each system, and the board can say which one it is.
Which schools of the same kind are near Claude Watson School for the Arts?
The closest schools are Cardinal Carter ES (0.2 km), McKee Public School (0.9 km) and Avondale Alternative Elementary School (1 km).
Sources: Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information Finder 2024–25 and school contact list (Open Government Licence – Ontario) · Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information Finder 2024–25 (EQAO results; N/R where groups are too small). Open Government Licence – Ontario. · map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).