Driftwood Public School

TDSB public elementary school · JK–5 · 265 Driftwood Ave

330 students in 2024–25. In Grade 3 reading, 47% met the provincial standard, against 73% at the typical TDSB English elementary school.

School website
Students3302024–25
GradesJK–5Elementary
FrenchCoreCore French classes
Low-income homes25%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 reading47%
T-347th of 378Typical 73%Up 8 in 3 years
Grade 3 writing39%
T-335th of 378Typical 62%Down 6 in 3 years
Grade 3 math41%
T-320th of 384Typical 62%Up 2 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 homes25% group 10%
First language not English30% group 35%
New to Canada10% group 15%
Receiving special education5% group 10%
Identified as gifted0% group 0%
Parents with no degree, diploma or certificate20% 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

12
crimes reported within 250 m of this school
Reported to police at a school, January 2023 to September 2026. 2 in 2023, 5 in 2024 and 5 in 2025.
This school12 Typical Toronto public school3

More than at 8 in 10 Toronto public schools.

Assault · 9Break and enter · 3

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

Black Creek, 265 Driftwood Ave.

Street map of Driftwood Public School, its 250 m circle and the numbered nearby schoolsStreet map of Driftwood Public School and nearby schools
Driftwood Public School
This school
St Charles Garnier Catholic School
TCDSB · JK–84 min walk
Brookview Middle School
TDSB · 6–89 min walk
Gosford Public School
TDSB · JK–69 min walk

Walking times are estimates.

Getting there

Nearest TTC stations

Driftwood Station Westbound9 min walk
Driftwood Station Eastbound9 min walk

Bus and streetcar stops

Driftwood Ave at Laskay Cres1 min walk
Driftwood Ave at Laskay Cres East1 min walk
Driftwood Ave at Stong Crt3 min walk

Cycling

Bike lanes or routes nearby on Black Creek Trl, Finch Corridor Trl, York Gate Blvd (about 1 min walk to the closest). 2 Bike Share stations within 500 m.

Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.

Street safety

School zone speed sign within 250 mYes, 30 km/h limit
Speed cameras within 250 mNone
Collisions involving a pedestrian within 250 m3
Collisions involving a cyclist within 250 m0

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

Driftwood Park4 min walk
Edgeley Park6 min walk
Driftwood Parkette9 min walk

Community and recreation centres

Driftwood Community Recreation Centre7 min walk
St. Augustine Catholic School16 min walk

Library

York Woods Library12 min walk

The neighbourhood: Black Creek

People21,145
Children 14 and under19%
Typical age38
Households7,230
Homes that are rented67%
English as first language46%

From the 2021 Census, for the whole neighbourhood.

Quick answers

What grades does Driftwood Public School teach?

JK to 5. It is a public elementary school.

Which board runs Driftwood Public School?

Toronto District School Board (TDSB).

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

No results this year.

Does Driftwood Public School offer French Immersion?

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

Is there child care at Driftwood 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 Driftwood Public School?

330 students in 2024–25.