Black Mountain Elementary vs Okanagan Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 3.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Mountain Elementary
Kelowna · Public elementary
1,403 students
Okanagan Christian School
Kelowna · Independent elementary and secondary
353 students
| Measure | Black Mountain Elementary Kelowna, British Columbia | Okanagan Christian School Kelowna, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #740 of 1,275 | #873 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #740 of 1,275 | #873 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,403 | 353 |
| Enrolment | 1,403 | 353 |
| 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 | 457 | 430 |
| FSA numeracy score | 453 | 456 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 457 | 446 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 453 | 466 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 415 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 445 |
| city or town | Kelowna | Kelowna |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (42.7 vs 32.9).
- •Black Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 1,403 students compared with 353.
- •Black Mountain Elementary is a public school while Okanagan Christian School 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 Black Mountain Elementary better than Okanagan Christian School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Black Mountain Elementary ranks higher (42.7 vs 32.9 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 Black Mountain Elementary and Okanagan Christian School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Kelowna and Kelowna in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Black Mountain Elementary: 1,403. Okanagan Christian School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Black Mountain Elementary and Okanagan Christian School rank in British Columbia?
Black Mountain Elementary is 740th of 1,275 and Okanagan Christian School is 873rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).