Schools in Powell River, British Columbia (2025)
10 schools · 6,969 students · 8 public, 2 independent · median Enrolment 538.
Powell River, in British Columbia, has 10 schools in Canada's 2025 data, together educating about 6,969 students. By level there are 7 elementary, 2 elementary and secondary, 1 secondary; by sector 8 public, 2 independent.
The median Enrolment across Powell River's schools is 538, below the British Columbia median of 909. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
8 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (Canada). The highest-scoring is Powell River Christian School (68.8, top 50% of elementary and secondary schools nationally), followed by Assumption School (67.2, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and James Thomson Elementary (62.4, 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 Brooks Secondary (2,778 students), Westview Elementary (1,113 students), James Thomson Elementary (808 students).
Ranked schools in Powell River
Ordered by Success Index (Canada). Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and British Columbia.
- 169Powell River Christian SchoolPowell River · Independent Elementary and secondary480 FSA literacy score · 405 students
- 267Assumption SchoolPowell River · Independent Elementary496 FSA literacy score · 259 students
- 362James Thomson ElementaryPowell River · Public Elementary483 FSA literacy score · 808 students
- 455Henderson ElementaryPowell River · Public Elementary451 FSA literacy score · 264 students
- 535Edgehill ElementaryPowell River · Public Elementary432 FSA literacy score · 619 students
- 632Westview ElementaryPowell River · Public Elementary445 FSA literacy score · 1,113 students
- 728Cote-du-SoleilPowell River · Public Elementary and secondary410 FSA literacy score · 159 students
- 818Kelly Creek Community SchoolPowell River · Public Elementary436 FSA literacy score · 538 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powell River Christian School Powell River · Elementary and secondary | Independent | 68.8 Top 50% | 480 FSA literacy score | 405 |
| 2 | Assumption School Powell River · Elementary | Independent | 67.2 Top 50% | 496 FSA literacy score | 259 |
| 3 | James Thomson Elementary Powell River · Elementary | Public | 62.4 Top 50% | 483 FSA literacy score | 808 |
| 4 | Henderson Elementary Powell River · Elementary | Public | 55.3 Top 50% | 451 FSA literacy score | 264 |
| 5 | Edgehill Elementary Powell River · Elementary | Public | 35.3 Lower 50% | 432 FSA literacy score | 619 |
| 6 | Westview Elementary Powell River · Elementary | Public | 32.3 Lower 50% | 445 FSA literacy score | 1,113 |
| 7 | Cote-du-Soleil Powell River · Elementary and secondary | Public | 27.5 Lower 50% | 410 FSA literacy score | 159 |
| 8 | Kelly Creek Community School Powell River · Elementary | Public | 18.0 Lower 50% | 436 FSA literacy score | 538 |
Other schools in Powell River
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 Powell River side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Powell River?
Powell River Christian School is the highest-ranked school in Powell River with a Success Index (Canada) of 68.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary and secondary schools in Canada).
How many schools are in Powell River?
Powell River has 10 schools (2 elementary and secondary, 7 elementary, 1 secondary) educating 6,969 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrolment in Powell River?
The median Enrolment across schools in Powell River is 538. Students enrolled in the latest published year.