Best secondary schools in Kootenay Lake (2025)
Secondary (high) schools and combined schools. Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 9 schools in Kootenay Lake, British Columbia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and British Columbia.
- 193St Joseph SchoolNelson · Independent Elementary and secondary535 FSA literacy score · 479 students
- 291Nelson Waldorf SchoolNelson · Independent Elementary and secondary543 FSA literacy score · 353 students
- 384Mormon Hills Elementary SecondaryCreston · Independent Elementary and secondary500 FSA literacy score · 268 students
- 448Mount Sentinel SecondarySouth Slocan · Public Elementary and secondary467 FSA literacy score · 866 students
- 545Salmo SecondarySalmo · Public Elementary and secondary441 FSA literacy score · 385 students
- 644W.E. Graham Community SchoolSlocan · Public Elementary and secondary445 FSA literacy score · 198 students
- 728J V Humphries Elem-SecondaryKaslo · Public Elementary and secondary426 FSA literacy score · 575 students
- 825Crawford Bay Elem-SecondaryCrawford Bay · Public Elementary and secondary446 FSA literacy score · 124 students
- 95WildflowerNelson · Public Elementary and secondary371 FSA literacy score · 535 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph School Nelson · Elementary and secondary | Independent | 93.2 Top 10% | 535 FSA literacy score | 479 |
| 2 | Nelson Waldorf School Nelson · Elementary and secondary | Independent | 90.9 Top 10% | 543 FSA literacy score | 353 |
| 3 | Mormon Hills Elementary Secondary Creston · Elementary and secondary | Independent | 83.7 Top 25% | 500 FSA literacy score | 268 |
| 4 | Mount Sentinel Secondary South Slocan · Elementary and secondary | Public | 47.5 Lower 50% | 467 FSA literacy score | 866 |
| 5 | Salmo Secondary Salmo · Elementary and secondary | Public | 45.3 Lower 50% | 441 FSA literacy score | 385 |
| 6 | W.E. Graham Community School Slocan · Elementary and secondary | Public | 43.9 Lower 50% | 445 FSA literacy score | 198 |
| 7 | J V Humphries Elem-Secondary Kaslo · Elementary and secondary | Public | 28.0 Lower 50% | 426 FSA literacy score | 575 |
| 8 | Crawford Bay Elem-Secondary Crawford Bay · Elementary and secondary | Public | 25.3 Lower 50% | 446 FSA literacy score | 124 |
| 9 | Wildflower Nelson · Elementary and secondary | Public | 4.5 Lower 50% | 371 FSA literacy score | 535 |
St Joseph School in Nelson leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Kootenay Lake with a Success Index (Canada) of 93.2. Of the 9 schools shown, 6 are public, 3 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider British Columbia secondary 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 secondary school in Kootenay Lake?
St Joseph School in Nelson, British Columbia ranks first among secondary schools in Kootenay Lake with a Success Index (Canada) of 93.2 out of 100 (Enrolment: 479).
How are secondary 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.