Schools in Merritt, British Columbia (2025)
5 schools · 3,246 students · 4 public, 1 independent · median Enrolment 416.
Merritt, in British Columbia, has 5 schools in Canada's 2025 data, together educating about 3,246 students. By level there is 5 elementary; by sector 4 public, 1 independent.
The median Enrolment across Merritt's schools is 416, 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 Merritt Bench Elementary (25.4, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Diamond Vale Elementary (3.1, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Lower Nicola Band School (2.8, 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 Merritt Secondary (1,565 students), Merritt Central Elementary (619 students), Merritt Bench Elementary (416 students).
Ranked schools in Merritt
Ordered by Success Index (Canada). Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and British Columbia.
- 125Merritt Bench ElementaryMerritt · Public Elementary442 FSA literacy score · 416 students
- 23Diamond Vale ElementaryMerritt · Public Elementary393 FSA literacy score · 355 students
- 33Lower Nicola Band SchoolMerritt · Independent Elementary379 FSA literacy score · 291 students
- 42Merritt Central ElementaryMerritt · Public Elementary369 FSA literacy score · 619 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merritt Bench Elementary Merritt · Elementary | Public | 25.4 Lower 50% | 442 FSA literacy score | 416 |
| 2 | Diamond Vale Elementary Merritt · Elementary | Public | 3.1 Lower 50% | 393 FSA literacy score | 355 |
| 3 | Lower Nicola Band School Merritt · Elementary | Independent | 2.8 Lower 50% | 379 FSA literacy score | 291 |
| 4 | Merritt Central Elementary Merritt · Elementary | Public | 2.1 Lower 50% | 369 FSA literacy score | 619 |
Other schools in Merritt
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 Merritt side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Merritt?
Merritt Bench Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Merritt with a Success Index (Canada) of 25.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in Canada).
How many schools are in Merritt?
Merritt has 5 schools (5 elementary) educating 3,246 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrolment in Merritt?
The median Enrolment across schools in Merritt is 416. Students enrolled in the latest published year.