Blue Jay Elementary vs St. James and St. Ann's Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 800 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Jay Elementary
Abbotsford · Public elementary
1,337 students
St. James and St. Ann's Elementary
Abbotsford · Independent elementary
687 students
| Measure | Blue Jay Elementary Abbotsford, British Columbia | St. James and St. Ann's Elementary Abbotsford, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 88 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #576 of 1,275 | #139 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #576 of 1,275 | #139 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,337 | 687 |
| Enrolment | 1,337 | 687 |
| 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 | 482 | 513 |
| FSA numeracy score | 452 | 531 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 482 | 501 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 452 | 504 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 526 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 558 |
| city or town | Abbotsford | Abbotsford |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. James and St. Ann's Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.1 vs 55.0).
- •Blue Jay Elementary is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 687.
- •Blue Jay Elementary is a public school while St. James and St. Ann's Elementary 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 Blue Jay Elementary better than St. James and St. Ann's Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. James and St. Ann's Elementary ranks higher (88.1 vs 55.0 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 Blue Jay Elementary and St. James and St. Ann's Elementary?
About 800 m in a straight line, between Abbotsford and Abbotsford in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Blue Jay Elementary: 1,337. St. James and St. Ann's Elementary: 687. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Blue Jay Elementary and St. James and St. Ann's Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Blue Jay Elementary is 576th of 1,275 and St. James and St. Ann's Elementary is 139th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).