Claude Watson School for the Arts

TDSB public elementary school · 1–8 · 130 Doris Avenue

285 students in 2024–25. In Grade 6 math, 89% met the provincial standard, against 52% at the typical TDSB English elementary school.

School website
Students2852024–25
Grades1–8Elementary
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.

Grade 3 reading
No result
No results this year.
Grade 3 writing
No result
No results this year.
Grade 3 math
No result
No results this year.
Grade 6 reading100%
Not ranked: students apply or audition to attendTypical 87%Up 2 in 3 years
Grade 6 writing100%
Not ranked: students apply or audition to attendTypical 85%No change in 3 years
Grade 6 math89%
Not ranked: students apply or audition to attendTypical 52%Down 4 in 3 years

Students and families

Low-income homes10% group 10%
First language not English40% group 35%
New to Canada0% group 15%
Receiving special education10% group 10%
Identified as gifted20% group 0%
Parents with no degree, diploma or certificate0% 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

2
crimes reported within 250 m of this school
Reported to police at a school, January 2023 to September 2026. Both were in 2025.
This school2 Typical Toronto public school3

Fewer than at 5 in 10 Toronto public schools.

Assault · 1Robbery · 1

Police place each report at the nearest intersection, so reports from another school close by can be counted here. Cardinal Carter Academy For The Arts is within 250 m, so the count may include reports there. Each offence counts once, so one event can count more than once.

On the map

Yonge-Doris, 130 Doris Avenue.

Street map of Claude Watson School for the Arts, its 250 m circle and the numbered nearby schoolsStreet map of Claude Watson School for the Arts and nearby schools
Claude Watson School for the Arts
This school
Cardinal Carter ES
TCDSB · 7–83 min walk
McKee Public School
TDSB · JK–515 min walk
Avondale Public School
TDSB · JK–816 min walk

Walking times are estimates.

Getting there

Nearest TTC stations

North York Centre Station5 min walk
Yonge St at Sheppard Ave East North Side - Sheppard Station7 min walk

Bus and streetcar stops

Yonge St at Elmwood Ave4 min walk
Yonge St at North York Blvd5 min walk
Yonge St at Elmhurst Ave5 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 m1
Collisions involving a pedestrian within 250 m10
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

Willowdale Park3 min walk
Spring Garden Parkette5 min walk
Lee Lifeson Art Park5 min walk

Community and recreation centres

North York Civic Centre7 min walk
Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre8 min walk

Library

North York Central Library8 min walk

The neighbourhood: Yonge-Doris

People20,160
Children 14 and under11%
Typical age38
Households9,840
Homes that are rented44%
English as first language22%

From the 2021 Census, for the whole neighbourhood.

Quick answers

What grades does Claude Watson School for the Arts teach?

1 to 8. It is a public elementary school.

Which board runs Claude Watson School for the Arts?

Toronto District School Board (TDSB).

How did Claude Watson School for the Arts do on EQAO in 2024–25?

89% of students met the provincial standard in Grade 6 math, against 52% at the typical school in its group.

Does Claude Watson School for the Arts offer French Immersion?

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

Is there child care at Claude Watson School for the Arts?

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 Claude Watson School for the Arts?

285 students in 2024–25.