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Adams Road Elementary

18228 68 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3S 9H5 · Surrey

Rating

5.8

5-year avg

4.6

Rank

555/1032

2026 report · 2024-2025 school year

Quick take

School review information

Adams Road Elementary is a modern, community-focused school in the fast-growing Clayton/Cloverdale area. While it faces typical growing pains associated with Surrey's rapid expansion, such as overcrowding, its academic trajectory is highly encouraging. The school's strong emphasis on social-emotional learning, early literacy, and community involvement makes it a welcoming and progressive environment for families.

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Editorial review summary

Publicly available parent reviews for Adams Road Elementary are limited, so signals are drawn from community context and district profiles. The school is located in the rapidly growing Clayton/Cloverdale area, and a frequent topic of discussion among local families is the overcrowding and reliance on portables due to high enrollment. Despite the capacity challenges, the parent community is described by the school as highly active, deeply interested in their children's education, and very supportive of school initiatives. Families generally appreciate the modern, eco-friendly building and the school's inclusive, community-focused atmosphere.

Common positives

  • Strong recent upward trend in academic ratings, improving from 3.9 to 5.8.
  • Modern, eco-friendly facility featuring LEED certification and a geothermal system.
  • Highly active and supportive parent community.
  • Dedicated programs for early literacy intervention and student leadership (T.E.A.M.).
  • Inclusive environment with a strong focus on social-emotional learning and Indigenous education.

Common concerns

  • Located in a rapidly growing area, leading to historical and ongoing capacity challenges, including overcrowding and the use of portables.
  • Overall academic performance is still slightly below the provincial average, despite recent improvements.
  • FSA numeracy scores indicate room for improvement, with only about half of students meeting expectations.

Who this school may fit

Recommended for families living in the Clayton/Cloverdale area who value a modern facility, a tight-knit and active parent community, and holistic education. Parents should be prepared for a busy, high-capacity school environment and may want to supplement math education at home to support their child's numeracy skills.

Ratings and data

Academic information

According to the Fraser Institute rating data, Adams Road Elementary holds an overall rating of 5.8/10, placing it at a provincial rank of 555 out of 1032 schools in British Columbia. While the previous 5-year average rating is 4.6, the school has shown a very positive and consistent upward trajectory in its recent rating history, climbing from 3.9 to 5.0, dipping slightly to 4.0, and then rising to 4.3 before reaching its current 5.8. The school's official goals focus heavily on improving student performance in reading and building social and emotional intelligence. Recent Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) data indicates that roughly 58% to 61% of students meet or exceed standards in literacy, while numeracy scores show room for growth, with about 50% meeting expectations.

Sources include Fraser Institute data and InsideVan School Guide summaries. Ratings do not represent the full quality of a school.

School-run details

Special programs

Early Literacy InterventionStudent Leadership T.E.A.M.Classroom Teams (Buddy Classes)International Education ProgramInquiry-Based Learning (NOIIE)

Common questions

Where is Adams Road Elementary located?+

Adams Road Elementary is located at 18228 68 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3S 9H5 in Surrey.

Does Adams Road Elementary have after-school pickup options?+

InsideVan currently tracks 1 programs that explicitly serve this school and 2 nearby after-school options.

Are there tutors near Adams Road Elementary?+

InsideVan currently lists 4 nearby tutor or academic enrichment options that may work for families around this school.

Are there kids classes near Adams Road Elementary?+

InsideVan currently lists 2 nearby kids class or activity options.

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3

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Nearby tutors

4

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Nearby classes

2

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After-school pickup

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1 explicitly serve this school, plus 2 nearby within 3km.

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What this page covers

Adams Road Elementary school information

Adams Road Elementary is a elementary school in Surrey. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, school programs, 3 after-school options, nearby tutors, and kids classes so families can compare the school and after-school fit in one place.

Sources & data context

AI research sources

Researched: 2026-09-28

The AI summary uses public sources. Public parent commentary is separate from parent reports submitted to InsideVan. Ratings and history are supplied by our database.

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Fraser Institute · 2026 report
The rating dataset used here covers 2024-2025. The five-year average belongs to that historical report, not the five years ending today.

Academic ratings do not capture the whole school experience, including belonging, support, or fit for your child. A nearby care provider does not necessarily offer school pickup; confirm with the provider.