Schools in Nelson, British Columbia (2025)
13 schools · 7,130 students · 10 public, 3 independent · median Enrolment 353.
Nelson, in British Columbia, has 13 schools in Canada's 2025 data, together educating about 7,130 students. By level there are 5 elementary and secondary, 5 elementary, 2 secondary, 1 middle; by sector 10 public, 3 independent.
The median Enrolment across Nelson's schools is 353, below the British Columbia median of 909. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
9 of the 13 schools qualify for the Success Index (Canada). The highest-scoring is St Joseph School (93.2, top 10% of elementary and secondary schools nationally), followed by Nelson Waldorf School (90.9, top 10% of elementary and secondary schools nationally), and Blewett Elementary School (80.8, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). 2 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 L V Rogers Secondary (1,818 students), Trafalgar Middle School (1,529 students), Hume Elementary School (660 students).
Ranked schools in Nelson
Ordered by Success Index (Canada). Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and British Columbia.
- 193St Joseph SchoolNelson · Independent Elementary and secondary535 FSA literacy score · 479 students
- 291Nelson Waldorf SchoolNelson · Independent Elementary and secondary543 FSA literacy score · 353 students
- 381Blewett Elementary SchoolNelson · Public Elementary507 FSA literacy score · 272 students
- 479Redfish Elementary SchoolNelson · Public Elementary488 FSA literacy score · 293 students
- 576Hume Elementary SchoolNelson · Public Elementary480 FSA literacy score · 660 students
- 664Rosemont Elementary SchoolNelson · Public Elementary473 FSA literacy score · 334 students
- 759South Nelson ElementaryNelson · Public Elementary461 FSA literacy score · 560 students
- 847Trafalgar Middle SchoolNelson · Public Middle482 FSA literacy score · 1,529 students
- 95WildflowerNelson · Public Elementary and secondary371 FSA literacy score · 535 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph School Nelson · Elementary and secondary | Independent | 93.2 Top 10% | 535 FSA literacy score | 479 |
| 2 | Nelson Waldorf School Nelson · Elementary and secondary | Independent | 90.9 Top 10% | 543 FSA literacy score | 353 |
| 3 | Blewett Elementary School Nelson · Elementary | Public | 80.8 Top 25% | 507 FSA literacy score | 272 |
| 4 | Redfish Elementary School Nelson · Elementary | Public | 79.0 Top 25% | 488 FSA literacy score | 293 |
| 5 | Hume Elementary School Nelson · Elementary | Public | 75.8 Top 25% | 480 FSA literacy score | 660 |
| 6 | Rosemont Elementary School Nelson · Elementary | Public | 64.3 Top 50% | 473 FSA literacy score | 334 |
| 7 | South Nelson Elementary Nelson · Elementary | Public | 58.7 Top 50% | 461 FSA literacy score | 560 |
| 8 | Trafalgar Middle School Nelson · Middle | Public | 47.4 Lower 50% | 482 FSA literacy score | 1,529 |
| 9 | Wildflower Nelson · Elementary and secondary | Public | 4.5 Lower 50% | 371 FSA literacy score | 535 |
Other schools in Nelson
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 Nelson side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Nelson?
St Joseph School is the highest-ranked school in Nelson with a Success Index (Canada) of 93.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary and secondary schools in Canada).
How many schools are in Nelson?
Nelson has 13 schools (5 elementary and secondary, 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 secondary) educating 7,130 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrolment in Nelson?
The median Enrolment across schools in Nelson is 353. Students enrolled in the latest published year.