Edwin S Richards Elementary vs Valley Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwin S Richards Elementary
Mission · Public elementary
1,051 students
Valley Christian School
Mission · Independent elementary
411 students
| Measure | Edwin S Richards Elementary Mission, British Columbia | Valley Christian School Mission, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 61 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #492 of 1,275 | #305 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #492 of 1,275 | #305 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,051 | 411 |
| Enrolment | 1,051 | 411 |
| 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 | 472 | 509 |
| FSA numeracy score | 481 | 482 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 472 | 500 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 481 | 495 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 517 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 469 |
| city or town | Mission | Mission |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.1 vs 61.2).
- •Edwin S Richards Elementary is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 411.
- •Edwin S Richards Elementary is a public school while 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 Edwin S Richards Elementary better than Valley Christian School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Valley Christian School ranks higher (75.1 vs 61.2 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 Edwin S Richards Elementary and Valley Christian School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mission and Mission in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Edwin S Richards Elementary: 1,051. Valley Christian School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Edwin S Richards Elementary and Valley Christian School rank in British Columbia?
Edwin S Richards Elementary is 492nd of 1,275 and Valley Christian School is 305th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).