Schools in New Westminster, British Columbia (2025)
19 schools · 25,015 students · 12 public, 7 independent · median Enrolment 1,029.
New Westminster, in British Columbia, has 19 schools in Canada's 2025 data, together educating about 25,015 students. By level there are 10 elementary, 5 elementary and secondary, 2 middle, 2 secondary; by sector 12 public, 7 independent.
The median Enrolment across New Westminster's schools is 1,029, above the British Columbia median of 909. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
13 of the 19 schools qualify for the Success Index (Canada). The highest-scoring is John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus (99.6, top 5% of elementary and secondary schools nationally), followed by Urban Academy Junior (95.3, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), and Urban Academy Senior (93.2, top 10% of elementary and secondary schools nationally). 3 schools sit in the top 10% of Canada for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are New Westminster Secondary (6,183 students), Ecole Qayqayt Elementary (2,316 students), Fraser River Middle (2,178 students).
Ranked schools in New Westminster
Ordered by Success Index (Canada). Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and British Columbia.
- 1100John Knox Christian - Secondary CampusNew Westminster · Independent Elementary and secondary615 FSA literacy score · 1,029 students
- 295Urban Academy JuniorNew Westminster · Independent Elementary545 FSA literacy score · 466 students
- 393Urban Academy SeniorNew Westminster · Independent Elementary and secondary535 FSA literacy score · 852 students
- 486F W Howay ElementaryNew Westminster · Public Elementary526 FSA literacy score · 400 students
- 580Ecole Qayqayt ElementaryNew Westminster · Public Elementary488 FSA literacy score · 2,316 students
- 680Connaught Heights ElementaryNew Westminster · Public Elementary486 FSA literacy score · 514 students
- 776Skwo:wechNew Westminster · Public Elementary488 FSA literacy score · 1,464 students
- 867Herbert Spencer ElementaryNew Westminster · Public Elementary477 FSA literacy score · 1,410 students
- 965Queen Elizabeth ElementaryNew Westminster · Public Elementary486 FSA literacy score · 1,686 students
- 1052Ecole Glenbrook Middle SchoolNew Westminster · Public Middle476 FSA literacy score · 1,615 students
- 1145Lord Tweedsmuir ElementaryNew Westminster · Public Elementary469 FSA literacy score · 1,328 students
- 1242Lord Kelvin ElementaryNew Westminster · Public Elementary459 FSA literacy score · 2,059 students
- 1338Fraser River MiddleNew Westminster · Public Middle453 FSA literacy score · 2,178 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus New Westminster · Elementary and secondary | Independent | 99.6 Top 5% | 615 FSA literacy score | 1,029 |
| 2 | Urban Academy Junior New Westminster · Elementary | Independent | 95.3 Top 5% | 545 FSA literacy score | 466 |
| 3 | Urban Academy Senior New Westminster · Elementary and secondary | Independent | 93.2 Top 10% | 535 FSA literacy score | 852 |
| 4 | F W Howay Elementary New Westminster · Elementary | Public | 86.1 Top 25% | 526 FSA literacy score | 400 |
| 5 | Ecole Qayqayt Elementary New Westminster · Elementary | Public | 80.3 Top 25% | 488 FSA literacy score | 2,316 |
| 6 | Connaught Heights Elementary New Westminster · Elementary | Public | 80.1 Top 25% | 486 FSA literacy score | 514 |
| 7 | Skwo:wech New Westminster · Elementary | Public | 76.4 Top 25% | 488 FSA literacy score | 1,464 |
| 8 | Herbert Spencer Elementary New Westminster · Elementary | Public | 66.6 Top 50% | 477 FSA literacy score | 1,410 |
| 9 | Queen Elizabeth Elementary New Westminster · Elementary | Public | 65.2 Top 50% | 486 FSA literacy score | 1,686 |
| 10 | Ecole Glenbrook Middle School New Westminster · Middle | Public | 52.1 Top 50% | 476 FSA literacy score | 1,615 |
| 11 | Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary New Westminster · Elementary | Public | 44.7 Lower 50% | 469 FSA literacy score | 1,328 |
| 12 | Lord Kelvin Elementary New Westminster · Elementary | Public | 42.0 Lower 50% | 459 FSA literacy score | 2,059 |
| 13 | Fraser River Middle New Westminster · Middle | Public | 37.9 Lower 50% | 453 FSA literacy score | 2,178 |
Other schools in New Westminster
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrolment, or a school type that is not scored.
Al-Hidayah School
New Westminster · Independent elementary
199 students
Compass Christian New West
Langley · Independent elementary and secondary
86 students
New Westminster Secondary
New Westminster · Public secondary
6,183 students
PALS Autism Society (School Program)
New Westminster · Independent elementary and secondary
35 students
Purpose Independent Secondary School
New Westminster · Independent secondary
265 students
Queensborough Middle School
New Westminster · Public elementary and secondary
930 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in New Westminster?
John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus is the highest-ranked school in New Westminster with a Success Index (Canada) of 99.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary and secondary schools in Canada).
How many schools are in New Westminster?
New Westminster has 19 schools (5 elementary and secondary, 10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 secondary) educating 25,015 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrolment in New Westminster?
The median Enrolment across schools in New Westminster is 1,029. Students enrolled in the latest published year.