Canyon/Lister Elementary vs Kootenay Valley Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 6.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon/Lister Elementary
Canyon · Public elementary
399 students
Kootenay Valley Christian School
Creston · Independent elementary and secondary
48 students
| Measure | Canyon/Lister Elementary Canyon, British Columbia | Kootenay Valley Christian School Creston, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #487 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #487 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 399 | 48 |
| Enrolment | 399 | 48 |
| 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 | 479 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 471 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 511 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 500 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 447 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 441 | – |
| city or town | Canyon | Creston |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon/Lister Elementary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 48.
- •Canyon/Lister Elementary is a public school while Kootenay Valley 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 Canyon/Lister Elementary better than Kootenay Valley Christian 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 Canyon/Lister Elementary and Kootenay Valley Christian School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Canyon and Creston in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Canyon/Lister Elementary: 399. Kootenay Valley Christian School: 48. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Canyon/Lister Elementary and Kootenay Valley Christian School rank in British Columbia?
Canyon/Lister Elementary is 487th of 1,275 and Kootenay Valley Christian School is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).