Schools in Nechako Lakes, British Columbia (2025)
18 schools · 8,630 students · 15 public, 3 independent · median Enrolment 386.
Nechako Lakes, in British Columbia, has 18 schools in Canada's 2025 data, together educating about 8,630 students. By level there are 11 elementary, 5 elementary and secondary, 2 secondary; by sector 15 public, 3 independent.
The median Enrolment across Nechako Lakes's schools is 386, below the British Columbia median of 909. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
12 of the 18 schools qualify for the Success Index (Canada). The highest-scoring is Northside Christian School (76.4, top 25% of elementary and secondary schools nationally), followed by W L McLeod Elementary (63.9, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Sinkut View Elementary (59.1, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Nechako Valley Secondary (1,584 students), Lakes District Secondary (906 students), W L McLeod Elementary (876 students).
Schools are spread across 6 citys or towns, with the most in Vanderhoof (7), Burns Lake (5), Fort St. James (2), Fraser Lake (2).
Ranked schools in Nechako Lakes
Ordered by Success Index (Canada). Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and British Columbia.
- 176Northside Christian SchoolVanderhoof · Independent Elementary and secondary502 FSA literacy score · 335 students
- 264W L McLeod ElementaryVanderhoof · Public Elementary482 FSA literacy score · 876 students
- 359Sinkut View ElementaryVanderhoof · Public Elementary484 FSA literacy score · 236 students
- 454Evelyn Dickson ElementaryVanderhoof · Public Elementary469 FSA literacy score · 510 students
- 543Francois Lake ElementaryBurns Lake · Public Elementary445 FSA literacy score · 78 students
- 633Grassy Plains SchoolBurns Lake · Public Elementary452 FSA literacy score · 146 students
- 727Decker Lake ElementaryBurns Lake · Public Elementary441 FSA literacy score · 261 students
- 824Nechako Valley SecondaryVanderhoof · Public Elementary and secondary435 FSA literacy score · 1,584 students
- 923William Konkin ElementaryBurns Lake · Public Elementary432 FSA literacy score · 600 students
- 1016David Hoy ElementaryFort St. James · Public Elementary400 FSA literacy score · 680 students
- 1110Fraser Lake Elem-SecondaryFraser Lake · Public Elementary and secondary421 FSA literacy score · 686 students
- 126Nak'al Bun Elementary SchoolFort St James · Independent Elementary382 FSA literacy score · 386 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northside Christian School Vanderhoof · Elementary and secondary | Independent | 76.4 Top 25% | 502 FSA literacy score | 335 |
| 2 | W L McLeod Elementary Vanderhoof · Elementary | Public | 63.9 Top 50% | 482 FSA literacy score | 876 |
| 3 | Sinkut View Elementary Vanderhoof · Elementary | Public | 59.1 Top 50% | 484 FSA literacy score | 236 |
| 4 | Evelyn Dickson Elementary Vanderhoof · Elementary | Public | 53.6 Top 50% | 469 FSA literacy score | 510 |
| 5 | Francois Lake Elementary Burns Lake · Elementary | Public | 42.8 Lower 50% | 445 FSA literacy score | 78 |
| 6 | Grassy Plains School Burns Lake · Elementary | Public | 32.9 Lower 50% | 452 FSA literacy score | 146 |
| 7 | Decker Lake Elementary Burns Lake · Elementary | Public | 26.5 Lower 50% | 441 FSA literacy score | 261 |
| 8 | Nechako Valley Secondary Vanderhoof · Elementary and secondary | Public | 23.8 Lower 50% | 435 FSA literacy score | 1,584 |
| 9 | William Konkin Elementary Burns Lake · Elementary | Public | 22.9 Lower 50% | 432 FSA literacy score | 600 |
| 10 | David Hoy Elementary Fort St. James · Elementary | Public | 16.0 Lower 50% | 400 FSA literacy score | 680 |
| 11 | Fraser Lake Elem-Secondary Fraser Lake · Elementary and secondary | Public | 9.8 Lower 50% | 421 FSA literacy score | 686 |
| 12 | Nak'al Bun Elementary School Fort St James · Elementary | Independent | 5.5 Lower 50% | 382 FSA literacy score | 386 |
Other schools in Nechako Lakes
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrolment, or a school type that is not scored.
Babine Elem-Secondary
Granisle · Public elementary and secondary
76 students
Fort St. James Secondary
Fort St. James · Public secondary
753 students
Lakes District Secondary
Burns Lake · Public secondary
906 students
Mapes Elementary
Vanderhoof · Public elementary
133 students
Mouse Mountain Elementary
Fraser Lake · Public elementary
312 students
Woodland Centre School
Vanderhoof · Independent elementary and secondary
72 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Nechako Lakes?
Northside Christian School is the highest-ranked school in Nechako Lakes with a Success Index (Canada) of 76.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary and secondary schools in Canada).
How many schools are in Nechako Lakes?
Nechako Lakes has 18 schools (5 elementary and secondary, 11 elementary, 2 secondary) educating 8,630 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrolment in Nechako Lakes?
The median Enrolment across schools in Nechako Lakes is 386. Students enrolled in the latest published year.