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Top 10 Best Vancouver, WA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vancouver School Of Arts And Academics
Math: 62% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Top 20%
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3101 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-4600
Grades: 6-12
| 598 students
Rank: #22.
Fishers Landing Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Top 20%
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3800 Se Hiddenbrook Drive
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 604-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #33.
Felida Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Top 20%
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2700 Nw 119th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-1750
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Alki Middle School
Math: 66% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Top 20%
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1800 Nw Bliss Rd
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #55.
Columbia River High School
Math: 56% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Top 20%
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800 Nw 99th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: #66.
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Top 30%
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9201 Nw 9th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-1700
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #77.
Salmon Creek Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Top 30%
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1601 Ne 129th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-2800
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #88.
Vancouver Itech Preparatory
Magnet School
Math: 52% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Top 30%
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16100 Ne 50th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 313-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 514 students
Rank: #99.
Lake Shore Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Top 30%
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9300 Nw 21st Ave
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-2250
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1010.
Chinook Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Top 30%
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1900 Nw Bliss Rd
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-1600
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: #1111.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Top 50%
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5206 Franklin St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-1850
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1212.
Shahala Middle School
Math: 60% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Top 50%
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601 Se 192nd Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 604-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 941 students
Rank: #1313.
Vancouver Home Connection
Alternative School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Top 50%
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301 S Lieser Rd
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 313-4990
Grades: K-12
| 179 students
Rank: #1414.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Math: 52% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Top 50%
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3000 Nw 119th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Rank: #1515.
Endeavour Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Top 50%
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2701 Ne Four Seasons Lane
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-4920
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #1616.
Image Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Top 50%
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5201 Ne 131st Ave
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #1717.
York Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Top 50%
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9301 Ne 152nd Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-3975
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1818.
Harmony Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Top 50%
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17404a Ne 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #1919.
Mountain View High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Top 50%
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1500 Se Blairmont Dr
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 604-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,669 students
Rank: #2020.
Skyview High School
Math: 47% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Top 50%
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1300 Nw 139th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,801 students
Rank: #2121.
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Top 50%
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9105 Ne 9th Street
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 604-6340
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
Rank: #2222.
Hazel Dell Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Top 50%
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511 Ne Anderson Rd
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-2050
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #2323.
Jason Lee Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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8500 Nw 9th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 649 students
Rank: #2424.
Minnehaha Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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2800 Ne 54th St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-2500
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #2525.
Pleasant Valley Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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14320 Ne 50th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 885-5500
Grades: 5-8
| 443 students
Rank: #2626.
Lewis And Clark High School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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2901 General Anderson Ave
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #2727.
Glenwood Heights Primary
Math: 49% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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9716 Ne 134th St
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 885-5250
Grades: PK-4
| 465 students
Rank: #28 – 2928. – 29.
Columbia Valley Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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17500 Se Sequoia Cr
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 604-3375
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #28 – 2928. – 29.
Sarah J Anderson Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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2215 Ne 104th St
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 313-1500
Grades: K-5
| 635 students
Rank: #3030.
49th Street Academy
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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14619b Ne 49th Street
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6700
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
Rank: #3131.
Pacific Middle School
Math: 46% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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2017 Ne 172nd Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 989 students
Rank: #32 – 3332. – 33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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4200 Daniels St
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 313-2300
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #32 – 3332. – 33.
Sacajawea Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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700 Ne 112th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-2750
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #3434.
Ellsworth Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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512 Se Ellsworth Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 604-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #3535.
Mill Plain Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Bottom 50%
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400 Se 164th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
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Schools in Vancouver, WA – Elementary High School Middle and Private
Elementary schools in Vancouver
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 374
Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 470
Burton Elementary School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 430
Chinook Elementary School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 718
Columbia Valley Elementary
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 579
Crestline Elementary School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 544
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 566
Early Childhood Center
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 136
Early Childhood Education Center
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 223
Ellsworth Elementary School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 443
Endeavour Elementary School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 735
Felida Elementary School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 694
Fircrest Elementary School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 497
Fishers Landing Elementary School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 662
Fruit Valley Elementary School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 288
George C Marshall Elementary
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 401
Glenwood Heights Primary
District of Battle Ground School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 724
Harmony Elementary School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 661
Harney Elementary School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 684
Harry S Truman Elementary School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 575
Hazel Dell Elementary School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 487
Hearthwood Elementary School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 399
Hough Elementary School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 315
Image Elementary School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 706
Lake Shore Elementary
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 426
Lincoln Elementary School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 404
Marrion Elementary School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 546
Martin Luther King Elementary
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 492
Mill Plain Elementary School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 459
Minnehaha Elementary School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 544
Orchards Elementary School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 545
Peter S Ogden Elementary
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 552
Pioneer Elementary School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 715
Pleasant Valley Primary
District of Battle Ground School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 597
Riverview Elementary School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 479
Roosevelt Elementary School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 640
Sacajawea Elementary School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 412
Salmon Creek Elementary
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 509
Sarah J Anderson Elementary
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 791
Sifton Elementary School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 481
Silver Star Elementary School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 477
Sunset Elementary School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 559
Walnut Grove Elementary
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 757
Washington Elementary
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 354
York Elementary School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 538
Middle schools in Vancouver
Alki Middle School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 685
Cascade Middle School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 913
Covington Middle School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1065
Discovery Middle School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 660
Frontier Middle School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 804
Gaiser Middle School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 892
Jason Lee Middle School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 668
Jefferson Middle School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 830
Laurin Middle School
District of Battle Ground School District
Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 625
Mcloughlin Middle School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 996
Pacific Middle School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 985
Pleasant Valley Middle
District of Battle Ground School District
Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 511
Shahala Middle School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1125
Wyeast Middle School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 868
High schools in Vancouver
Cascadia Technical Academy Skills Center
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 91
Columbia River High
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1222
Education Service District 112 Open Doors Reengagement
District of Educational Service District 112
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 107
Evergreen High School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1741
Fort Vancouver High School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1542
Gate Program
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : 12, Highest grade : 12
Students : 30
HeLa High School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 592
Heritage High School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1879
Hudson’s Bay High School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1310
Lewis and Clark High School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 86
Mountain View High School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1939
Open Doors Evergreen
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 3
Open Doors Vancouver
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 68
Skyview High School
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1962
Vancouver Contracted Programs
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Alternative schools in Vancouver
49th Street Academy
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 107
Clark County Juvenile Detention School
District of Educational Service District 112
Lowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 12
Students : 25
ESA 112 Special Educational County-Op
District of Esa 112
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Fir Grove Childrens Center
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 58
Home Choice Academy
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 150
Legacy High School
District of Evergreen School District (Clark)
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 201
NW Allprep
District of Toppenish School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 393
Vancouver Alternative Programs
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 16
Vancouver Home Connection
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 214
Vancouver iTech Preparatory
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 366
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 590
Vancouver Virtual Learning Academy
District of Vancouver School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 430
Washington State School for the Blind
District of Office Of The Governor (Sch For Blind)
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 13
Students : 43
Washington State School for the Deaf
District of Wa State Center For Childhood Deafness And Hearing Loss
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 92
Private schools in Vancouver
Cascadia School
Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 8
Students : 62
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 381
Good Shepherd Montessori
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 46
Kings Way Christian Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 923
Knowledge Beginnings Dcc
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 170
Mill Plain Childrens Village Day School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 115
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 270
Seton Catholic College Preparatory High School
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 160
Skinner Elementary Montessori School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 53
Sonshine Christian Elementary
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 3
Students : 41
South West Washington Learning Center
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 49
St Joseph Catholic School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 661
The Gardner School Of Arts & Sciences
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 93
Vancouver Montessori School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 69
ratings by cities and regions
If you cannot choose the right school for your child, then perhaps this rating will help you make the right choice.
944 elementary schools in British Columbia have been assessed by the Fraser Institute. The Fraser Institute offers an assessment (ranking) of all schools in British Columbia, both public and private. The evaluation of schools is given on the basis of 10 academic indicators.
We also recommend that you read our article “Schools in Vancouver or how to choose a school for your child”
So let’s go:
TOP-18 elementary schools in Brintan Columbia
- Crofton House (Vancouver)
- Southridge (Surri)
- Vancouver College (Vancouver)
- West Point Gray (Vancouver)
- York House (Vancouver)
- Corpus Christi (Vancouver)
- Holy Cross (Burnaby)
- Mulgrave (West Vancouver)
- St Michaels (Victoria)
- St Paul’s (Richmond)
- Iqra Islamic (Surry)
- Our Lady Of Mercy (Burnaby)
- Irwin Park (West Vancouver)
- Our Lady Of Sorrows (Vancouver)
- Cedardale (West Vancouver)
- Diamond (Surry)
9 0015 St George’s (Vancouver)
9 0015 Our Lady Of Perpetual Help (Vancouver)
The following is a list of school rankings by location.
The sign “=” denotes the average values.
Top 11 BC Public Elementary Schools
- Irwin Park (West Vancouver) (=1)
- Cedardale (West Vancouver) (=1)
- Gleneagles (West Vancouver) (=23)
- Halfmoon Bay (Halfmoon Bay) (=27) 9 0016
- West Bay (West Vancouver) (=30)
- Caulfeild (West Vancouver) (=30)
- Ridgeview (West Vancouver) (=35)
- Jessie Wowk (Richmond) (=40)
- Dr R E McKechnie ( Vancouver) (=40)
- Westcot (West Vancouver) (=67)
- Chartwell (West Vancouver) (=67)
Top 10 Primary Schools in Vancouver
- Crofton House (=1)
- St George’s (=1)
- Vancouver College (=1)
- West Point Gray (=1)
- York House (= 1)
- Corpus Christi (=1)
- Mulgrave West (=1)
- Our Lady Of Sorrows (=1)
- Our Lady Of Perpetual Help (=1)
- Stratford Hall Vancouver (=23)
- Holy Cross (=1)
- Our Lady Of Mercy (=1)
- St Michaels (=40)
- St Francis de Sales (=47)
- John Knox Christian (=60)
- Southridge (=1)
- Iqra Islamic (=1)
- Diamond (=1)
- Star Of The Sea (=23)
- Khalsa (=35)
9 0051
TOP 5 primary schools in Burnaby
Top 5 elementary schools in Surry
900 14
Top 5 elementary schools in Richmond
9 0014
Top 5 Primary Schools in Tri Cities
- Traditional Learning Academy (Coquitlam) (=67)
- Hope Lu theran (Port Coquitlam ) (=75)
- Our Lady Of The Assumption (Port Coquitlam) (=82)
- Our Lady Of Fatima (Coquitlam) (=87)
- Queen Of All Saints (Coquitlam) (=109)
TOP -5 elementary schools in West Vancouver
- Mulgrave (=1)
- Irwin Park (=1)
- Cedardale (=1)
- Collingwood (=19)
- Gleneagles (=23)
Top 5 elementary schools in North Vancouver
900 14
Top 5 elementary schools in the Delta
- Southpoint e (=40)
- Immaculate Conception (=62)
- Sacred Heart (=75)
- Cougar Canyon (=120)
- Devon Gardens (=206)
Top 5 elementary schools in Langley
- St Catherines (=67)
- Credo Christian (=93) 900 16
- Langley Christian (=109 )
- Dorothy Peacock (=120)
- Alex Hope (=150)
TOP 5 elementary schools in Abbotsford
- MEI (=62)
- St James (=67)
- Bradner (=82)
- Dasmesh Punjabi (=87)
- Auguston Traditional (=93)
TOP 5 primary schools in Victoria
- St Michaels (=1)
- Glenlyon Norfolk (=27)
- St Patrick’s (=35)
- Christ Church Cathedral (=35)
- St Margaret’s (=52)
It is worth noting that the Fraser Institute’s school ratings may not be entirely reliable.
The report provided by the site has often been criticized for ranking in favor of schools with students of higher socioeconomic status. Source: Vancity Buzz
Vancouver Education: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
Canada is known for its excellent educational system and Vancouver contributes to this reputation with a good selection of schools and universities. Whether you are interested in a budget education, independent education or homeschooling, there are plenty of options in British Columbia. The province offers education in French and/or English.
The school year in Vancouver runs from September to June and children start kindergarten at the age of 5. The main school divisions are elementary (grades K-7) and high school (grades 8-12).
Vancouver students have access to free education in all public schools. Most schools provide all teaching materials, including textbooks, and places are distributed according to the place of residence. You can register your child in a public school by obtaining the status of a resident.
There are 92 public elementary and 19 high schools in the Vancouver school system. In addition to schools, there are centers for extracurricular activities, they offer programs in art and culture.
Children in Vancouver can enroll in the StrongStart BC program before starting school. This free initiative is open to children ages 5 and up and allows them to learn in a fun environment through fairy tales, music, art. Children meet other children, communicate, develop language, physical, cognitive, social, emotional skills.
Vancouver has several highly rated private schools, including religious, immigrant schools, and schools for children with special needs.
Independent schools offer smaller class sizes, a more targeted approach to the needs of each student, extra-curricular activities, sports, and leisure facilities not found in public schools.
The cost of studying in a private school reaches up to $42,000 CAD for studying in a specialized school for immigrants.
Children with special needs who find it difficult to learn or communicate in public and private schools. Some independent schools cater exclusively to children in need of additional support and special education.
Best private schools in Vancouver
- Bodwell High School
- Alexander College
- Queen Margaret’s School Canada
- Pattison High School
- St. George’s School
- St. Margaret’s School
- Whytecliff Agile Learning Centers
- Columbia College
- Coquitlam College.
900 900 900 900 15 Alexander Academy
Higher education in Vancouver
More than half of Canada’s population has completed a college degree – with so many institutions to choose from, Canadians and international students are spoiled for choice. If you want to study at one of the largest universities in Canada or want to enroll in a specialized educational institution, Vancouver will definitely have the right option!
Canadian higher education is administered by the Canadian provinces and may vary slightly from region to region.
Vancouver has universities that offer bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral (PhD) degrees, as well as departments that offer technical education. The first cycle usually includes programs lasting from 3 to 4 years, master’s courses, the professional cycle lasts from 1 to 3 years. Most Canadian universities are public, and graduates receive an internationally recognized diploma at an affordable price.
The academic year is divided into three trimesters:
- autumn (September-December)
- winter (January-April)
- summer (May-August).
Programs usually start in September.
In the early years, interaction between students and professors is practically absent, classes are often held in a lecture format. To make up for this deficiency, professors set special hours every week when they are available online or in person. Over time, a mentoring relationship is established between students and lecturers.
Canadians are known for their friendliness and kindness.