West Glen Junior School

TDSB public elementary school · JK–5 · 47 Cowley Ave

210 students in 2024–25. In Grade 3 reading, 60% met the provincial standard, against 73% at the typical TDSB English elementary school.

School website
Students2102024–25
GradesJK–5Elementary
FrenchCoreCore French classes
Low-income homes20%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 reading60%
T-287th of 378Typical 73%Up 8 in 3 years
Grade 3 writing64%
T-181st of 378Typical 62%Up 8 in 3 years
Grade 3 math48%
T-289th of 384Typical 62%Up 12 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 homes20% group 10%
First language not English40% group 35%
New to Canada25% group 15%
Receiving special education15% group 10%
Identified as gifted0% group 0%
Parents with no degree, diploma or certificate10% 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

9
crimes reported within 250 m of this school
Reported to police at a school, January 2023 to September 2026. 4 in 2024, 4 in 2025 and 1 in 2026.
This school9 Typical Toronto public school3

More than at 7 in 10 Toronto public schools.

Assault · 7Break and enter · 2

Police place each report at the nearest intersection, so reports from another school close by can be counted here. Burnhamthorpe Collegiate & Adult Learning Centre 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

Islington, 47 Cowley Ave.

Street map of West Glen Junior School, its 250 m circle and the numbered nearby schoolsStreet map of West Glen Junior School and nearby schools
West Glen Junior School
This school
Broadacres Junior Public School
TDSB · JK–515 min walk
Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School
TCDSB · JK–818 min walk
Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School
TCDSB · JK–820 min walk

Walking times are estimates.

Getting there

Bus and streetcar stops

The East Mall at Keane Ave North Side2 min walk
The East Mall at Keane Ave3 min walk
The East Mall at Capri Rd North Side5 min walk

Cycling

No bike lanes within 400 m. No Bike Share station within 800 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 m0
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

Capri Park9 min walk
Cronin Park10 min walk
Glen Park10 min walk

Community and recreation centres

Rathburn Area Youth (Ray)4 min walk
Etobicoke Civic Centre13 min walk

Library

Eatonville Library8 min walk

The neighbourhood: Islington

People23,460
Children 14 and under15%
Typical age44
Households9,285
Homes that are rented32%
English as first language52%

From the 2021 Census, for the whole neighbourhood.

Quick answers

What grades does West Glen Junior School teach?

JK to 5. It is a public elementary school.

Which board runs West Glen Junior School?

Toronto District School Board (TDSB).

How did West Glen Junior School do on EQAO in 2024–25?

No results this year.

Does West Glen Junior School offer French Immersion?

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

Is there child care at West Glen Junior 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 West Glen Junior School?

210 students in 2024–25.