Black Mountain Elementary vs Okanagan Montessori Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 4.0 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 Montessori Elementary School
Kelowna · Independent elementary
148 students
| Measure | Black Mountain Elementary Kelowna, British Columbia | Okanagan Montessori Elementary School Kelowna, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #740 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #740 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,403 | 148 |
| Enrolment | 1,403 | 148 |
| 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 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 453 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 457 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 453 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Kelowna | Kelowna |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 1,403 students compared with 148.
- •Black Mountain Elementary is a public school while Okanagan Montessori Elementary 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 Montessori Elementary School?
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 Black Mountain Elementary and Okanagan Montessori Elementary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Kelowna and Kelowna in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Black Mountain Elementary: 1,403. Okanagan Montessori Elementary School: 148. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Black Mountain Elementary and Okanagan Montessori Elementary School rank in British Columbia?
Black Mountain Elementary is 740th of 1,275 and Okanagan Montessori Elementary School is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).