James McKinney Elementary vs Mia Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 2.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James McKinney Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
1,235 students
Mia Montessori Academy
Richmond · Independent elementary
98 students
| Measure | James McKinney Elementary Richmond, British Columbia | Mia Montessori Academy Richmond, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 89 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #132 of 1,275 | – |
| National rank | #132 of 1,275 | – |
| Sector | Public | Independent |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 1,235 | 98 |
| Enrolment | 1,235 | 98 |
| 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 | 505 | – |
| FSA numeracy score | 556 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 485 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 551 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 526 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 560 | – |
| city or town | Richmond | Richmond |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James McKinney Elementary is the larger school with 1,235 students compared with 98.
- •James McKinney Elementary is a public school while Mia Montessori Academy 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 James McKinney Elementary better than Mia Montessori Academy?
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 James McKinney Elementary and Mia Montessori Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
James McKinney Elementary: 1,235. Mia Montessori Academy: 98. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do James McKinney Elementary and Mia Montessori Academy rank in British Columbia?
James McKinney Elementary is 132nd of 1,275 and Mia Montessori Academy is unranked among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).