Schools in Burns Lake, British Columbia (2025)
5 schools · 1,991 students · 5 public · median Enrolment 261.
Burns Lake, in British Columbia, has 5 schools in Canada's 2025 data, together educating about 1,991 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 1 secondary; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrolment across Burns Lake's schools is 261, below the British Columbia median of 909. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
4 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (Canada). The highest-scoring is Francois Lake Elementary (42.8, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Grassy Plains School (32.9, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Decker Lake Elementary (26.5, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Lakes District Secondary (906 students), William Konkin Elementary (600 students), Decker Lake Elementary (261 students).
Ranked schools in Burns Lake
Ordered by Success Index (Canada). Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and British Columbia.
- 143Francois Lake ElementaryBurns Lake · Public Elementary445 FSA literacy score · 78 students
- 233Grassy Plains SchoolBurns Lake · Public Elementary452 FSA literacy score · 146 students
- 327Decker Lake ElementaryBurns Lake · Public Elementary441 FSA literacy score · 261 students
- 423William Konkin ElementaryBurns Lake · Public Elementary432 FSA literacy score · 600 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francois Lake Elementary Burns Lake · Elementary | Public | 42.8 Lower 50% | 445 FSA literacy score | 78 |
| 2 | Grassy Plains School Burns Lake · Elementary | Public | 32.9 Lower 50% | 452 FSA literacy score | 146 |
| 3 | Decker Lake Elementary Burns Lake · Elementary | Public | 26.5 Lower 50% | 441 FSA literacy score | 261 |
| 4 | William Konkin Elementary Burns Lake · Elementary | Public | 22.9 Lower 50% | 432 FSA literacy score | 600 |
Other schools in Burns Lake
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrolment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Burns Lake side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Burns Lake?
Francois Lake Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Burns Lake with a Success Index (Canada) of 42.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in Canada).
How many schools are in Burns Lake?
Burns Lake has 5 schools (4 elementary, 1 secondary) educating 1,991 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrolment in Burns Lake?
The median Enrolment across schools in Burns Lake is 261. Students enrolled in the latest published year.