Licensed Child Care Centre
Schoolhouse Playcare - Altona Forest
405 Woodsmere Crescent, Pickering
0.0 km
Full day · Half day · Before & after school
Operator: Schoolhouse Playcare Centre Of Durham
Licence #0000744·Child Care Centre
Public Elementary · Pickering
Altona Forest Public School
405 WOODSMERE, PICKERING, Ontario, L1V7A3 · Durham DSB
Altona Forest Public School is a Durham DSB Public elementary school in Pickering, serving JK-8. Homes in its catchment sit in Woodlands, Highbush and Amberlea. Every home shown below falls inside the Durham DSB-published attendance boundary — the same boundary the school board uses for enrolment.
Est. 1999
ProgramsRegular Track
- 71%
- EQAO composite
- JK-8
- Grades
- 460
- Students
- English
- Language
−2 pts vs Pickering · +3 pts vs Durham DSB — higher than 9 of the 22 other Pickering elementary schools with published results
Grade 3Reading 82%Writing 62%Math 68%
Grade 6Reading 83%Writing 80%Math 49%
View all EQAO results (2024–2025)
Grade 3
Reading
82%
Pickering elementary avg: 78%
Up 6 points since 2022–23
Grade 3
Writing
62%
Pickering elementary avg: 69%
Down 9 points since 2022–23
Grade 3
Mathematics
68%
Pickering elementary avg: 68%
Down 3 points since 2022–23
Grade 6
Reading
83%
Pickering elementary avg: 86%
Down 7 points since 2022–23
Grade 6
Writing
80%
Pickering elementary avg: 84%
Down 7 points since 2022–23
Grade 6
Mathematics
49%
Pickering elementary avg: 50%
Down 9 points since 2022–23
Three-year change is published by the Ministry of Education: the difference in percentage points between the 2024–2025 and 2022–2023 assessments. Each assessment is written by a different group of students, and at a school this size a single grade is a few dozen students, so a few points can reflect who wrote it rather than a change at the school. EQAO does not report a result where fewer than 10 students wrote.
Six years of results
Every year the Ministry of Education has published for Altona Forest Public School, oldest first. Each year is a different group of students.
Grade 3 Reading82%
Grade 3 Writing62%
Grade 3 Mathematics68%
Grade 6 Reading83%
Grade 6 Writing80%
Grade 6 Mathematics49%
| Assessment | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 — no provincial assessment | 2020-21 — no provincial assessment | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 Reading | 82% | 89% | no assessment | no assessment | 73% | 76% | 70% | 82% |
| Grade 3 Writing | 88% | 82% | no assessment | no assessment | 60% | 71% | 59% | 62% |
| Grade 3 Mathematics | 64% | 61% | no assessment | no assessment | 60% | 71% | 55% | 68% |
| Grade 6 Reading | 95% | 92% | no assessment | no assessment | 100% | 90% | 87% | 83% |
| Grade 6 Writing | 92% | 92% | no assessment | no assessment | 100% | 87% | 76% | 80% |
| Grade 6 Mathematics | 85% | 79% | no assessment | no assessment | 88% | 58% | 63% | 49% |
Results are the percentage of students who met or exceeded the provincial standard, as published by the Ministry of Education. A dash means no result was published for that year: EQAO does not report a result where fewer than 10 students wrote. No provincial assessment ran in 2019-20 or 2020-21, so those years are blank for every school and are never joined across.
Informational — not a ranking.
Is an address zoned for this school?
Check any address against Altona Forest Public School’s attendance boundary.
Homes in this Catchment
Homes zoned for Altona Forest Public School, inside its attendance boundary.
8th most homes for sale of Pickering's 17 ranked elementary catchments · median asking 7th-highest of 17 published · Full Pickering catchment league
15 homes · median $1.1M · 26 days on market
The market inside this boundary
3 new in the last 7 days1 with a recorded price cut (7% of 15)
| Type | For sale | Median asking | Median DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | $1.3M | 40 days |
| Semi-detached | 1 | — | — |
| Townhouse | 6 | $700K | 17 days |
Active MLS® listings zoned inside Altona Forest Public School’s board-published regular-track boundary — matched per listing to the polygon, not by distance. Asking (list) prices, never sold prices; days on market count from each listing’s source date; “new” means listed within 7 days. A price cut is counted only when the reduction was observed while the listing was on DistrictIQ’s feed — a floor, not a census — and increases never count. Medians are blank below 5 listings. Boundaries as published by the board for the 2026-27 school year. DistrictIQ last downloaded it 2026-08-29. Listings refresh continuously.
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The rental market inside this boundary
2 new in the last 7 days
| Type | For rent | Median asking rent | Median DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | — | — |
| Townhouse | 6 | $2,750 | 35 days |
Active MLS® rental listings zoned inside Altona Forest Public School’s board-published regular-track boundary — matched per listing to the polygon, not by distance. Asking (list) rents, never negotiated rents; days on market count from each listing’s source date; “new” means listed within 7 days. Medians are blank below 5 rentals. Boundaries as published by the board for the 2026-27 school year. DistrictIQ last downloaded it 2026-08-29. Listings refresh continuously.
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Communities in This Catchment
Location & Attendance Boundary
Altona Forest Public School attendance boundary· Boundaries can change — confirm with Durham DSB.Open interactive map →
- Address
- 405 WOODSMERE, PICKERING, Ontario, L1V7A3
- Phone
- 905-839-9900
- Website
- altona.ddsb.ca
Property profiles in this catchment18 addresses
Address-level school zoning and neighbourhood data, available whether or not the home is listed.
- 532 B Lightfoot Place
- 1997 Calvington Drive
- 561 Cattail Court
- 755 Omega Drive #218 · 218
- 755 Omega Drive #301 · 301
- 755 Omega Drive #320 · 320
- 755 Omega Drive #323 · 323
- 1427 Rosebank Road
- 696 Sheppard Avenue
- 840 Sheppard Avenue
- 735 Sheppard Avenue #33 · 33
- 321 Sparrow Circle
- 353 Sparrow Circle
- 1941 Treetop Way
- 1460 Whites Road #222 · 222
- 1460 Whites Road #311 · 311
- 1460 Whites Road #405 · 405
- 1460 Whites Road N #117 · 117
A sample of the addresses in this catchment with a property profile.
Licensed childcare nearby6 centres
Licensed centres closest to Altona Forest Public School — CWELCC status shown when it's published by the local service system manager.
6 licensed childcare centres nearby
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education licensed childcare data · Open Government Licence – Ontario · Last updated May 31, 2026
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View all schools →Common questions
What is the Altona Forest Public School catchment?
The Altona Forest Public School catchment — also called its attendance boundary — is the area of addresses zoned for Altona Forest Public School by Durham DSB. DistrictIQ maps the board-published boundary so you can check any address and browse the homes for sale inside it.
How do I check whether an address is zoned for Altona Forest Public School?
Enter the address in the boundary checker on this page — it tests the point against Durham DSB's published attendance boundary for Altona Forest Public School and tells you whether the address is zoned for it. To check every school an address is zoned for at once, find your school by address. Always confirm current zoning with Durham DSB before you buy or rent.
What grades does Altona Forest Public School serve?
Altona Forest Public School serves JK-8 (elementary). It is part of Durham DSB.
Which school board runs Altona Forest Public School?
Altona Forest Public School is a Durham DSB school. Board policies — including boundary changes, program eligibility and registration — are set by Durham DSB, not by DistrictIQ.
Does Altona Forest Public School offer French Immersion or other program tracks?
Altona Forest Public School offers Regular Track. Program catchments can differ from the regular attendance boundary — confirm eligibility directly with Durham DSB.
How many homes are for sale in Altona Forest Public School's catchment?
As of the latest listing sync there are 15 homes for sale and 7 homes for lease in Altona Forest Public School's catchment, with a median asking price of $1.1M. These are homes zoned for Altona Forest Public School, inside its attendance boundary — use the explorer above to switch between homes for sale and for lease.
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Are detached homes available in Altona Forest Public School's catchment?
Yes. 8 of the currently listed homes inside the catchment are detached properties. The overall median asking price for the shown set is $1.1M.
How are catchment homes determined for Altona Forest Public School?
These are active listings whose address falls inside Altona Forest Public School's attendance boundary, based on the board's published catchment. See the interactive polygon on the Altona Forest Public School catchment map. Boundaries and program eligibility (such as French Immersion) can change — always confirm current zoning directly with Durham DSB.
Can school catchments change?
Yes. School boards periodically run boundary (accommodation) reviews and can redraw catchments as enrolment shifts or new schools open. DistrictIQ reflects Durham DSB's current published boundary, but always confirm zoning directly with the board before making a purchase decision. How Ontario attendance boundaries work
Which Pickering communities does Altona Forest Public School's catchment cover?
How does Altona Forest Public School compare to other Pickering elementary schools?
On the 2024–2025 EQAO assessments, 71% of Altona Forest Public School students met the provincial standard (composite) — higher than 9 of the 22 other Pickering elementary schools with published results. EQAO is a benchmark of provincial-standard achievement, not a ranking of school quality; academic results are one factor among many.
How should I read the EQAO results for Altona Forest Public School?
EQAO results show the percentage of students who met or exceeded the provincial standard on each assessment, shown alongside the Pickering elementary average for context. They are provided for information only and are not a ranking of school quality — academic outcomes are just one of many factors families may wish to consider.
How can I compare Altona Forest Public School to other schools in Pickering?
Open the Compare tool to line up Altona Forest Public School against up to three other schools — EQAO results, grades, board and catchment status side by side.
Does living in Altona Forest Public School's catchment guarantee a spot?
Not automatically. Falling inside the attendance boundary is the basis for enrolment, but it is not an absolute guarantee — placement still depends on school capacity, program availability such as French Immersion, and board policy. Always confirm current school boundaries and registration directly with Durham DSB.
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School & assessment data
EQAO results are provided for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a ranking of school quality. Academic outcomes are only one factor families may wish to consider. EQAO results shown reflect the 2024–2025 assessment.
School and assessment data is sourced from the Ontario Ministry of Education, the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), Ontario Open Data, and the applicable public and Catholic district school boards across the regions we cover (Southern Ontario).
School information — including school boundaries, eligibility, EQAO results, programs and enrolment — is provided for general informational purposes only and may be inaccurate or out of date. Boundaries, eligibility, programs and enrolment can change at any time. EQAO figures reflect past assessment results, are shown per test relative to the city-wide average, are not a ranking, and do not predict any student's outcome. Always confirm current school boundaries and eligibility directly with the applicable school board before relying on this information.
Where our data comes from · source, licence and refresh cadence for every dataset.
Listing data is provided by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and PropTx under the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program. The information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by TRREB, PropTx, CREA or DistrictIQ Inc., Brokerage, may not reflect the most current status, and is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice. Listings should be independently verified.