Ark Elementary Montessori Reggio School vs James Whiteside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Elementary Montessori Reggio School
Richmond · Independent elementary
50 students
James Whiteside Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
1,264 students
| Measure | Ark Elementary Montessori Reggio School Richmond, British Columbia | James Whiteside Elementary Richmond, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #511 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #511 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 50 | 1,264 |
| Enrolment | 50 | 1,264 |
| 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 | – | 469 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 479 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 463 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 437 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 476 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 521 |
| city or town | Richmond | Richmond |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Whiteside Elementary is the larger school with 1,264 students compared with 50.
- •Ark Elementary Montessori Reggio School is a independent school while James Whiteside Elementary is a public 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 Ark Elementary Montessori Reggio School better than James Whiteside Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ark Elementary Montessori Reggio School and James Whiteside Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ark Elementary Montessori Reggio School: 50. James Whiteside Elementary: 1,264. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ark Elementary Montessori Reggio School and James Whiteside Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Ark Elementary Montessori Reggio School is unranked and James Whiteside Elementary is 511th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).