Schools in Kootenay-Columbia, British Columbia (2025)
11 schools · 13,216 students · 10 public, 1 independent · median Enrolment 1,083.
Kootenay-Columbia, in British Columbia, has 11 schools in Canada's 2025 data, together educating about 13,216 students. By level there are 8 elementary, 2 secondary, 1 elementary and secondary; by sector 10 public, 1 independent.
The median Enrolment across Kootenay-Columbia's schools is 1,083, above the British Columbia median of 909. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
8 of the 11 schools qualify for the Success Index (Canada). The highest-scoring is St Michael's Elementary (66.1, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Fruitvale Elementary (65.5, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Rossland Summit School (65.5, top 50% of elementary and secondary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are J Lloyd Crowe Secondary (2,658 students), Stanley Humphries Secondary (2,172 students), Twin Rivers Elementary (1,539 students).
Schools are spread across 5 citys or towns, with the most in Trail (5), Castlegar (3), Fruitvale (1), Rossland (1).
Ranked schools in Kootenay-Columbia
Ordered by Success Index (Canada). Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and British Columbia.
- 166St Michael's ElementaryTrail · Independent Elementary481 FSA literacy score · 424 students
- 266Fruitvale ElementaryFruitvale · Public Elementary483 FSA literacy score · 1,078 students
- 366Rossland Summit SchoolRossland · Public Elementary and secondary484 FSA literacy score · 1,431 students
- 455James L Webster ElementaryTrail · Public Elementary481 FSA literacy score · 745 students
- 547Kinnaird ElementaryCastlegar · Public Elementary467 FSA literacy score · 1,302 students
- 632Robson Community SchoolRobson · Public Elementary451 FSA literacy score · 555 students
- 722Twin Rivers ElementaryCastlegar · Public Elementary433 FSA literacy score · 1,539 students
- 819Glenmerry ElementaryTrail · Public Elementary440 FSA literacy score · 1,083 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Michael's Elementary Trail · Elementary | Independent | 66.1 Top 50% | 481 FSA literacy score | 424 |
| 2 | Fruitvale Elementary Fruitvale · Elementary | Public | 65.5 Top 50% | 483 FSA literacy score | 1,078 |
| 3 | Rossland Summit School Rossland · Elementary and secondary | Public | 65.5 Top 50% | 484 FSA literacy score | 1,431 |
| 4 | James L Webster Elementary Trail · Elementary | Public | 55.1 Top 50% | 481 FSA literacy score | 745 |
| 5 | Kinnaird Elementary Castlegar · Elementary | Public | 46.9 Lower 50% | 467 FSA literacy score | 1,302 |
| 6 | Robson Community School Robson · Elementary | Public | 31.7 Lower 50% | 451 FSA literacy score | 555 |
| 7 | Twin Rivers Elementary Castlegar · Elementary | Public | 22.3 Lower 50% | 433 FSA literacy score | 1,539 |
| 8 | Glenmerry Elementary Trail · Elementary | Public | 18.9 Lower 50% | 440 FSA literacy score | 1,083 |
Other schools in Kootenay-Columbia
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrolment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Kootenay-Columbia?
St Michael's Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Kootenay-Columbia with a Success Index (Canada) of 66.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in Canada).
How many schools are in Kootenay-Columbia?
Kootenay-Columbia has 11 schools (8 elementary, 1 elementary and secondary, 2 secondary) educating 13,216 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrolment in Kootenay-Columbia?
The median Enrolment across schools in Kootenay-Columbia is 1,083. Students enrolled in the latest published year.