Ancaster Public School

TDSB public elementary school · JK–5 · 44 Ancaster Rd

125 students in 2024–25. In Grade 3 reading, 53% met the provincial standard, against 73% at the typical TDSB English elementary school.

School website
Students1252024–25
GradesJK–5Elementary
FrenchCoreCore French classes
Low-income homes10%Group typical 10%

Results, 2024–25

How we rank

Students who met the provincial standard on tests. Black line: the typical school in the TDSB English elementary group. Ranks are within that group.

Grade 3 reading53%
T-320th of 378Typical 73%Up 3 in 3 years
Grade 3 writing47%
T-295th of 378Typical 62%Down 10 in 3 years
Grade 3 math41%
T-320th of 384Typical 62%Up 5 in 3 years
Grade 6 reading
No result
No results this year.
Grade 6 writing
No result
No results this year.
Grade 6 math
No result
No results this year.

Students and families

Low-income homes10% group 10%
First language not English35% group 35%
New to Canada20% group 15%
Receiving special education20% group 10%
Identified as gifted0% group 0%
Parents with no degree, diploma or certificate5% group 5%

Low-income and parent education figures describe the school’s neighbourhoods (2021 Census). “Group” is the typical school in the same group.

Safety

0
crimes reported within 250 m of this school
Reported to police at a school, January 2023 to September 2026.
This school0 Typical Toronto public school3

Fewer than at 8 in 10 Toronto public schools.

Police place each report at the nearest intersection, so reports from another school close by can be counted here. No other school is within 250 m. Each offence counts once, so one event can count more than once.

On the map

Downsview, 44 Ancaster Rd.

Street map of Ancaster Public School, its 250 m circle and the numbered nearby schoolsStreet map of Ancaster Public School and nearby schools
Ancaster Public School
This school
St Norbert Catholic School
TCDSB · JK–85 min walk
Downsview Public School
TDSB · JK–520 min walk
Blaydon Public School
TDSB · JK–526 min walk

Walking times are estimates.

Getting there

Nearest TTC stations

Wilson Station21 min walk

Bus and streetcar stops

Garratt Blvd at Katherine Rd3 min walk
Garratt Blvd at Plewes Rd South Side3 min walk
Garratt Blvd at Regent Rd South Side4 min walk

Cycling

No bike lanes within 400 m. 2 Bike Share stations within 500 m.

Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.

Street safety

School zone speed sign within 250 mYes, 40 km/h limit
Speed cameras within 250 mNone
Collisions involving a pedestrian within 250 m0
Collisions involving a cyclist within 250 m1

Collisions reported to Toronto Police, 2023 to 2026. Speed signs are the City’s permanent “Watch Your Speed” signs, which flash a driver’s speed in School Safety Zones.

Nearby

Parks

Ancaster Park2 min walk
Robert Leek Memorial Park9 min walk
Avro Park9 min walk

Community and recreation centres

Ancaster Community Centre2 min walk

Library

Downsview Library21 min walk

The neighbourhood: Downsview

People17,970
Children 14 and under14%
Typical age40
Households6,975
Homes that are rented47%
English as first language42%

From the 2021 Census, for the whole neighbourhood.

Quick answers

What grades does Ancaster Public School teach?

JK to 5. It is a public elementary school.

Which board runs Ancaster Public School?

Toronto District School Board (TDSB).

How did Ancaster Public School do on EQAO in 2024–25?

No results this year.

Does Ancaster Public School offer French Immersion?

No French Immersion program is listed for 2024–25. It offers Core French.

Is there child care at Ancaster Public School?

No licensed child care centre is listed in the building. Many schools offer before- and after-school programs; ask the school.

How many students go to Ancaster Public School?

125 students in 2024–25.