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Best elementary schools in Nanaimo-Ladysmith (2025)

Elementary and combined elementary–secondary schools. Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 31 schools in Nanaimo-Ladysmith, British Columbia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and British Columbia.

  1. 1
    90
    Aspengrove SchoolLantzville · Independent Elementary and secondary554 FSA literacy score · 968 students
  2. 2
    82
    Hammond Bay ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary499 FSA literacy score · 1,269 students
  3. 3
    81
    Nanaimo Christian SchoolNanaimo · Independent Elementary and secondary494 FSA literacy score · 2,147 students
  4. 4
    72
    Pauline Haarer ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary491 FSA literacy score · 673 students
  5. 5
    72
    Departure Bay ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary476 FSA literacy score · 1,075 students
  6. 6
    71
    Discover Montessori SchoolNanaimo · Independent Elementary and secondary530 FSA literacy score · 431 students
  7. 7
    59
    Mountain View ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary475 FSA literacy score · 1,237 students
  8. 8
    56
    Randerson Ridge ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary466 FSA literacy score · 1,239 students
  9. 9
    45
    Pleasant Valley ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary440 FSA literacy score · 1,311 students
  10. 10
    38
    Cinnabar Valley ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary449 FSA literacy score · 740 students
  11. 11
    38
    McGirr ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary453 FSA literacy score · 1,430 students
  12. 12
    38
    Park Avenue ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary451 FSA literacy score · 821 students
  13. 13
    38
    Syuẁén'ct Elementary SchoolNanaimo · Public Elementary463 FSA literacy score · 1,012 students
  14. 14
    38
    Seaview ElementaryLantzville · Public Elementary450 FSA literacy score · 720 students
  15. 15
    33
    Frank J. Ney ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary454 FSA literacy score · 1,010 students
  16. 16
    27
    Brechin ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary451 FSA literacy score · 547 students
  17. 17
    25
    Uplands Park ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary422 FSA literacy score · 991 students
  18. 18
    20
    Fairview ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary411 FSA literacy score · 1,302 students
  19. 19
    20
    Chase River ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary422 FSA literacy score · 714 students
  20. 20
    20
    Cilaire ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary428 FSA literacy score · 513 students
  21. 21
    18
    Rutherford ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary422 FSA literacy score · 839 students
  22. 22
    16
    Quarterway ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary405 FSA literacy score · 1,213 students
  23. 23
    15
    Gabriola ElementaryGabriola Island · Public Elementary398 FSA literacy score · 347 students
  24. 24
    7
    Forest Park ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary399 FSA literacy score · 1,156 students
  25. 25
    5
    Rock City ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary393 FSA literacy score · 909 students
  26. 26
    5
    North Oyster ElementaryLadysmith · Public Elementary391 FSA literacy score · 903 students
  27. 27
    4
    Ladysmith IntermediateLadysmith · Public Elementary399 FSA literacy score · 1,011 students
  28. 28
    2
    Georgia Avenue ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary372 FSA literacy score · 1,144 students
  29. 29
    2
    Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh Community SchoolNanaimo · Public Elementary357 FSA literacy score · 391 students
  30. 30
    2
    Cedar ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary371 FSA literacy score · 950 students
  31. 31
    0
    Bayview ElementaryNanaimo · Public Elementary324 FSA literacy score · 672 students

Aspengrove School in Lantzville leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Nanaimo-Ladysmith with a Success Index (Canada) of 90.1. Of the 31 schools shown, 28 are public, 3 are independent.

For the full picture see the wider British Columbia elementary schools rankings, every school on the Nanaimo-Ladysmith 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 Nanaimo-Ladysmith?

Aspengrove School in Lantzville, British Columbia ranks first among elementary schools in Nanaimo-Ladysmith with a Success Index (Canada) of 90.1 out of 100 (Enrolment: 968).

How are elementary schools in Nanaimo-Ladysmith 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.