Hillcrest Elementary vs Ranchero Elementary Junior
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 6.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary
Salmon Arm · Public elementary
859 students
Ranchero Elementary Junior
Salmon Arm · Public elementary and secondary
432 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Salmon Arm, British Columbia | Ranchero Elementary Junior Salmon Arm, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #699 of 1,275 | #884 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #699 of 1,275 | #884 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary and secondary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 859 | 432 |
| Enrolment | 859 | 432 |
| 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 | 445 | 431 |
| FSA numeracy score | 471 | 453 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 445 | 479 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 471 | 480 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 382 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 426 |
| city or town | Salmon Arm | Salmon Arm |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (45.1 vs 31.9).
- •Hillcrest Elementary is the larger school with 859 students compared with 432.
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 Hillcrest Elementary better than Ranchero Elementary Junior?
On the Success Index (Canada), Hillcrest Elementary ranks higher (45.1 vs 31.9 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 Hillcrest Elementary and Ranchero Elementary Junior?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Salmon Arm and Salmon Arm in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 859. Ranchero Elementary Junior: 432. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and Ranchero Elementary Junior rank in British Columbia?
Hillcrest Elementary is 699th of 1,275 and Ranchero Elementary Junior is 884th of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).