Rating
6.5
5-year avg
6.2
Rank
369/1032
2026 report · 2024-2025 school year
Quick take
Blundell Elementary is a community-focused school that provides strong foundational support for families, particularly through its early learning and out-of-school care programs. While its Fraser Institute rating of 6.5/10 reflects average to slightly above-average academic performance with some historical fluctuation, the school's active literacy initiatives show a commitment to improvement. The planned 2026 seismic upgrades will address concerns about the aging infrastructure, making it a solid, practical choice for families living in the catchment.
Publicly available parent reviews for Blundell Elementary are limited, so signals are drawn from community discussions and program offerings. Parents highly value the on-site StrongStart BC program, which provides an excellent early learning environment for children aged 0-5 and fosters community connections. Working families frequently praise the Connections Kids Club, which offers reliable before and after-school care. While the school building is older (built in 1954), parents appreciate the planned seismic upgrades scheduled for 2026, which will enhance student safety.
Recommended for working families who can benefit from the on-site before and after-school care, as well as parents with toddlers looking to engage in the StrongStart program. Families seeking elite academic rankings might look elsewhere, but those prioritizing community support, early childhood resources, and a steady, improving academic environment will find Blundell Elementary to be a welcoming and convenient option.
Ratings and data
Blundell Elementary demonstrates solid and improving academic performance. According to the Fraser Institute, the school holds an overall rating of 6.5 out of 10, ranking 369th out of 1,032 schools in British Columbia. Its rating history over the past five years shows some fluctuation (6.2, 7.1, 6.4, 5.0, and most recently 6.5), with a previous five-year average of 6.2. The school has recently implemented a school-wide literacy focus, utilizing evidence-based practices and regular student achievement data reviews to increase reading proficiency and support continuous academic growth.
Sources include Fraser Institute data and InsideVan School Guide summaries. Ratings do not represent the full quality of a school.
School-run details
Blundell Elementary is located at 6480 Blundell Rd, Richmond, BC, V7C 1H8 in Richmond.
InsideVan currently tracks 4 programs that explicitly serve this school and 5 nearby after-school options.
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InsideVan currently lists 6 nearby kids class or activity options.
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What this page covers
Blundell Elementary is a elementary school in Richmond. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, school programs, 9 after-school options, nearby tutors, and kids classes so families can compare the school and after-school fit in one place.
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Researched: 2026-09-28
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Fraser Institute · 2026 report
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