Mia Montessori Academy vs Westwind Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mia Montessori Academy
Richmond · Independent elementary
98 students
Westwind Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary
1,277 students
| Measure | Mia Montessori Academy Richmond, British Columbia | Westwind Elementary Richmond, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 80 Top 25% |
| Province rank | – | #241 of 1,275 |
| National rank | – | #241 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Independent | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 98 | 1,277 |
| Enrolment | 98 | 1,277 |
| 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 | – | 497 |
| FSA numeracy score | – | 506 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | 492 |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | 504 |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 502 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 508 |
| city or town | Richmond | Richmond |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westwind Elementary is the larger school with 1,277 students compared with 98.
- •Mia Montessori Academy is a independent school while Westwind Elementary is a public 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 Mia Montessori Academy better than Westwind Elementary?
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 Mia Montessori Academy and Westwind Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Mia Montessori Academy: 98. Westwind Elementary: 1,277. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Mia Montessori Academy and Westwind Elementary rank in British Columbia?
Mia Montessori Academy is unranked and Westwind Elementary is 241st of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).