Alderson Elementary vs Urban Academy Junior
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderson Elementary
Coquitlam · Public elementary
629 students
Urban Academy Junior
New Westminster · Independent elementary
466 students
| Measure | Alderson Elementary Coquitlam, British Columbia | Urban Academy Junior New Westminster, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 28 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #922 of 1,275 | #52 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #922 of 1,275 | #52 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 629 | 466 |
| Enrolment | 629 | 466 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | – |
| Parents without a credential | – | – |
| First language not English | – | – |
| Special education | – | – |
| Identified as gifted | – | – |
| FSA literacy score | 426 | 545 |
| FSA numeracy score | 446 | 568 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 426 | 543 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 446 | 561 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 546 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 576 |
| city or town | Coquitlam | New Westminster |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urban Academy Junior scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (95.3 vs 27.7).
- •Alderson Elementary is the larger school with 629 students compared with 466.
- •Alderson Elementary is a public school while Urban Academy Junior is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alderson Elementary better than Urban Academy Junior?
On the Success Index (Canada), Urban Academy Junior ranks higher (95.3 vs 27.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alderson Elementary and Urban Academy Junior?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Coquitlam and New Westminster in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alderson Elementary: 629. Urban Academy Junior: 466. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alderson Elementary and Urban Academy Junior rank in British Columbia?
Alderson Elementary is 922nd of 1,275 and Urban Academy Junior is 52nd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).