Don Ross Middle School vs Skyridge Montessori Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Ross Middle School
Brackendale · Public middle
2,263 students
Skyridge Montessori Elementary
Squamish · Independent elementary and secondary
384 students
| Measure | Don Ross Middle School Brackendale, British Columbia | Skyridge Montessori Elementary Squamish, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #1090 of 1,275 | #59 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #1090 of 1,275 | #59 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Middle | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 2,263 | 384 |
| Enrolment | 2,263 | 384 |
| 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 | 422 | 561 |
| FSA numeracy score | 410 | 551 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 561 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 551 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 422 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 410 | – |
| city or town | Brackendale | Squamish |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skyridge Montessori Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (94.7 vs 15.7).
- •Don Ross Middle School is the larger school with 2,263 students compared with 384.
- •Don Ross Middle School is a public school while Skyridge Montessori 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 Don Ross Middle School better than Skyridge Montessori Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Skyridge Montessori Elementary ranks higher (94.7 vs 15.7 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 Don Ross Middle School and Skyridge Montessori Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Brackendale and Squamish in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Don Ross Middle School: 2,263. Skyridge Montessori Elementary: 384. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Don Ross Middle School and Skyridge Montessori Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Don Ross Middle School is 1090th of 1,275 and Skyridge Montessori Elementary is 59th of 1,275 among middle schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).