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Best elementary schools in Kootenay Lake (2025)

Elementary and combined elementary–secondary schools. Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 21 schools in Kootenay Lake, British Columbia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and British Columbia.

  1. 1
    93
    St Joseph SchoolNelson · Independent Elementary and secondary535 FSA literacy score · 479 students
  2. 2
    91
    Nelson Waldorf SchoolNelson · Independent Elementary and secondary543 FSA literacy score · 353 students
  3. 3
    84
    Mormon Hills Elementary SecondaryCreston · Independent Elementary and secondary500 FSA literacy score · 268 students
  4. 4
    81
    Blewett Elementary SchoolNelson · Public Elementary507 FSA literacy score · 272 students
  5. 5
    79
    Winlaw Elementary SchoolWinlaw · Public Elementary503 FSA literacy score · 281 students
  6. 6
    79
    Redfish Elementary SchoolNelson · Public Elementary488 FSA literacy score · 293 students
  7. 7
    76
    Hume Elementary SchoolNelson · Public Elementary480 FSA literacy score · 660 students
  8. 8
    67
    Brent Kennedy ElementaryCrescent Valley · Public Elementary474 FSA literacy score · 540 students
  9. 9
    64
    Rosemont Elementary SchoolNelson · Public Elementary473 FSA literacy score · 334 students
  10. 10
    62
    Canyon/Lister ElementaryCanyon · Public Elementary479 FSA literacy score · 399 students
  11. 11
    59
    South Nelson ElementaryNelson · Public Elementary461 FSA literacy score · 560 students
  12. 12
    48
    Yaqan Nukiy SchoolCreston · Independent Elementary458 FSA literacy score · 280 students
  13. 13
    48
    Mount Sentinel SecondarySouth Slocan · Public Elementary and secondary467 FSA literacy score · 866 students
  14. 14
    48
    Salmo Elementary SchoolSalmo · Public Elementary464 FSA literacy score · 469 students
  15. 15
    45
    Salmo SecondarySalmo · Public Elementary and secondary441 FSA literacy score · 385 students
  16. 16
    44
    W.E. Graham Community SchoolSlocan · Public Elementary and secondary445 FSA literacy score · 198 students
  17. 17
    28
    J V Humphries Elem-SecondaryKaslo · Public Elementary and secondary426 FSA literacy score · 575 students
  18. 18
    27
    Adam Robertson ElementaryCreston · Public Elementary443 FSA literacy score · 950 students
  19. 19
    25
    Crawford Bay Elem-SecondaryCrawford Bay · Public Elementary and secondary446 FSA literacy score · 124 students
  20. 20
    9
    Erickson ElementaryErickson · Public Elementary411 FSA literacy score · 592 students
  21. 21
    5
    WildflowerNelson · Public Elementary and secondary371 FSA literacy score · 535 students

St Joseph School in Nelson leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Kootenay Lake with a Success Index (Canada) of 93.2. Of the 21 schools shown, 17 are public, 4 are independent.

For the full picture see the wider British Columbia elementary schools rankings, every school on the Kootenay Lake page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best elementary school in Kootenay Lake?

St Joseph School in Nelson, British Columbia ranks first among elementary schools in Kootenay Lake with a Success Index (Canada) of 93.2 out of 100 (Enrolment: 479).

How are elementary schools in Kootenay Lake ranked?

Each school's Success Index (Canada) combines 8 factors: eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (20%), eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (25%), eqao grade 9 mathematics (25%), osslt first-attempt pass rate (20%), fsa literacy score (25%), fsa numeracy score (25%), community advantage (fewer low-income households) (10%), parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across Canada. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.

Are these 2025 rankings official?

No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official Canadian data (Ontario – School information and student demographics; BC Data Catalogue – Foundation Skills Assessment). Provinces publish different assessments, so scores are comparable within a province, not between provinces.