Garibaldi Highlands Elementary vs Skyridge Montessori Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garibaldi Highlands Elementary
Garibaldi Highlands · Public elementary
1,283 students
Skyridge Montessori Elementary
Squamish · Independent elementary and secondary
384 students
| Measure | Garibaldi Highlands Elementary Garibaldi Highlands, British Columbia | Skyridge Montessori Elementary Squamish, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #337 of 1,275 | #59 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #337 of 1,275 | #59 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,283 | 384 |
| Enrolment | 1,283 | 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 | 494 | 561 |
| FSA numeracy score | 484 | 551 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 494 | 561 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 484 | 551 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Garibaldi Highlands | Squamish |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skyridge Montessori Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (94.7 vs 72.0).
- •Garibaldi Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 1,283 students compared with 384.
- •Garibaldi Highlands Elementary 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 Garibaldi Highlands Elementary better than Skyridge Montessori Elementary?
On the Success Index (Canada), Skyridge Montessori Elementary ranks higher (94.7 vs 72.0 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 Garibaldi Highlands Elementary and Skyridge Montessori Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Garibaldi Highlands and Squamish in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Garibaldi Highlands Elementary: 1,283. Skyridge Montessori Elementary: 384. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Garibaldi Highlands Elementary and Skyridge Montessori Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Garibaldi Highlands Elementary is 337th of 1,275 and Skyridge Montessori Elementary is 59th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).