EQAO AND OSSLT RESULTS, 2025-2026
EQAO Primary Division (Grades 3) and the Junior Division (Grades 6): Assessments of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics
Background: In May and June of 2026 Students in Grades 3 and 6 participated in the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) Assessments of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. These assessments act as a snapshot to indicate if students met curriculum expectations in reading, writing, and mathematics. This is the fifth year of the computer-based adaptive assessment. These assessments contain both multiple choice questions and written components.
Overall student achievement is reported using a four-level scale aligned with the four achievement levels in The Ontario Curriculum and Ontario Student Report Card.
The results are reported for fully participating students achieving Levels 3 and 4 (the provincial standard) on the Grade 3 and 6 assessments.
Table 1: Primary Division (Grade 3)- Percentage of Fully Participating Students at or above Provincial Standard
| Primary Division (Grade 3) | Reading | Writing | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 YRDSB | 76% | 71% | 71% |
| 2025-26 Province | 75% | 67% | 65% |
| 2024-25 YRDSB | 77% | 70% | 72% |
| 2024-25 Province | 74% | 65% | 64% |
| 2023-24 YRDSB | 75% | 70% | 71% |
| 2023-24 Province | 71% | 64% | 61% |
| 2022-23 YRDSB | 77% | 73% | 71% |
| 2022-23 Province | 73% | 65% | 60% |
Summary:
- Compared to the provincial results, the percentage of fully participating Grade 3 YRDSB students achieving at or above the provincial standard (Levels 3 and 4) in 2025-26 is:
- 1 percentage point higher in Reading (76% YRDSB compared to 75% Province),
- 4 percentage points higher in Writing (71% YRDSB compared to 67% Province) and,
- 6 percentage points higher in Mathematics (71% YRDSB compared to 65% Province).
- Compared to 2024-25, the percentage of fully participating Grade 3 YRDSB students achieving at or above the provincial standard (Levels 3 and 4) in 2025-26 decreased 1 percentage point in Reading (77% to 76%), increased 1 percentage point in Writing (70% to 71%) and decreased 1 percentage point in Mathematics (72% to 71%).
Table 2: Junior Division (Grade 6) - Percentage of Fully Participating Students at or above Provincial Standard
| Junior Division (Grade 6) | Reading | Writing | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 YRDSB | 89% | 90% | 64% |
| 2025-26 Province | 86% | 85% | 52% |
| 2024-25 YRDSB | 91% | 90% | 65% |
| 2024-25 Province | 86% | 85% | 51% |
| 2023-24 YRDSB | 87% | 88% | 64% |
| 2023-24 Province | 82% | 80% | 50% |
| 2022-23 YRDSB | 88% | 90% | 64% |
| 2022-23 Province | 84% | 84% | 50% |
Summary:
- Compared to the provincial results, the percentage of fully participating Grade 6 YRDSB students achieving at or above the provincial standard (Levels 3 and 4) in 2025-2026 is:
- 3 percentage points higher in Reading (89% YRDSB compared to 86% Province),
- 5 percentage points higher in Writing (90% YRDSB compared to 85% Province) and,
- 12 percentage points higher in Mathematics (64% YRDSB compared to 52% Province).
- Compared to 2024-25, the percentage of fully participating Grade 6 YRDSB students achieving at or above the provincial standard (Levels 3 and 4) in 2025-2026 decreased 2 percentage points in Reading (91% to 89%), stayed the same in Writing (90%) and decreased 1 percentage point in Mathematics (65% to 64%).
Background: The EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics tests the math skills students are expected to have learned by the end of the grade 9 mathematics course. The 2025-2026 school year was the fifth year of the computer adaptive Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics based on the grade 9 De-Streamed Mathematics curriculum.
Table 3: Grade 9 Mathematics- Percentage of Fully Participating Students at or above Provincial Standard: Board and Province
| Grade 9 Mathematics | Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics |
|---|---|
| 2025-26 YRDSB | 73% |
| 2025-26 Province | 59% |
| 2024-25 YRDSB | 74% |
| 2024-25 Province | 58% |
| 2023-24 YRDSB | 69% |
| 2023-24 Province | 54% |
| 2022-23 YRDSB | 71% |
| 2022-23 Province | 54% |
Summary:
- Compared to the provincial results, the percentage of fully participating Grade 9 YRDSB students achieving at or above the provincial standard (Levels 3 and 4) in 2025-2026 is:
- 14 percentage points higher in Mathematics (73% YRDSB compared to 59% Province).
- Compared to 2024-25, the percentage of fully participating YRDSB students achieving at or above the provincial standard (Levels 3 and 4) in 2025-2026 decreased 1 percentage point in Grade 9 Mathematics (74% to 73%).
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Background: The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) measures whether students met the provincial standard for literacy across all subjects up to the end of Grade 9. Successful completion of the literacy test is one of the requirements to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. This was the fifth year of the computer adaptive assessment.
Table 4: Fully Participating First-Time Eligible (FTE) and Previously Eligible (PE) Students Who Were Successful on the OSSLT: Board and Province
| OSSLT | First-Time Eligible (FTE) | Previously Eligible (PE) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 YRDSB | 92% | 47% |
| 2025-26 Province | 86% | 49% |
| 2024-25 YRDSB | 92% | 51% |
| 2024-25 Province | 85% | 50% |
| 2023-24 YRDSB | 91% | 51% |
| 2023-24 Province | 85% | 52% |
| 2022-23 YRDSB | 93% | 68% |
| 2022-23 Province | 85% | 63% |
Summary:
- Compared to the provincial results, the percentage of fully participating Grade 10 YRDSB students achieving at or above the provincial standard (Levels 3 and 4) in 2025-2026 is:
- 6 percentage points higher for First-Time Eligible Students (92% YRDSB compared to 86% Province),
- 2 percentage points lower for Previously Eligible Students (47% YRDSB compared to 49% Province).
- Compared to 2024-2025, the percentage of YRDSB fully participating First-Time Eligible Students successful in 2025-2026 OSSLT stayed the same (92%).
- Compared to 2024-2025, the percentage of YRDSB fully participating Previously Eligible Students successful in 2025-2026 OSSLT decreased 4 percentage points (51% to 47%).
Action:
YRDSB staff examine EQAO results to guide the Board Improvement Plan for Student Achievement, Equity, and Well-being. Additionally, administrators and teachers review their school results to create a School Improvement Plan, detailing strategies to enhance student achievement, well-being, and equity.
Highlights of the Provincial Results
- Grade 3 Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2025-26
- Grade 6 Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2025-26
- Grade 9 Mathematics Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2025-26
- OSSLT Highlights of the Provincial Results, 2025-26
Board and School Results
EQAO’s new Interactive EQAO Dashboard provides access to data on students’ EQAO achievement and learning perceptions from across the province, board and schools.