Rating
6.4
5-year avg
5.4
Rank
392/1032
2026 report · 2024-2025 school year
Quick take
School review information
Bonaccord Elementary is a resilient and rapidly improving school that offers a surprisingly rich array of programs for its students. While it navigates the complexities of a transitioning neighborhood, the school's dedicated staff, strong community partnerships, and rising academic scores make it a hidden gem in the Guildford area.
Editorial review summary
Publicly available parent reviews for Bonaccord Elementary are limited, so signals must be inferred from community discussions and school initiatives. Parents generally appreciate the dedicated staff and the highly diverse, inclusive environment, with over 40 languages spoken among the student body. The school's StrongStart early learning program is popular, though some parents have noted it can get crowded. Community forums occasionally mention minor concerns about public use of the adjacent park spaces (such as people practicing golf near the fields). However, the school itself is highly praised for its strong support systems, including food programs for families in need and active extracurricular offerings.
Common positives
- Steady and significant improvement in academic ratings (Fraser Institute rating increased from 4.6 to 6.4).
- Highly diverse and inclusive student body, fostering multicultural awareness.
- Strong extracurricular offerings, including award-winning reading programs, STEM projects, and musical theatre.
- Dedicated support systems for families, including community food programs and early learning (StrongStart).
- Proximity to Green Timbers Forest provides unique outdoor and environmental education opportunities.
Common concerns
- Located in a transitioning neighborhood with some socioeconomic challenges.
- The StrongStart early learning program has been reported by some parents as overcrowded.
- Shared public park spaces near the school have occasionally raised minor safety concerns (e.g., public golf practice).
Who this school may fit
Highly recommended for families who value diversity, strong community support, and a school with positive academic momentum. Parents looking for robust extracurriculars like reading challenges and STEM will find Bonaccord to be a supportive and engaging environment.
Ratings and data
Academic information
Bonaccord Elementary has shown a notable and steady improvement in its academic performance over recent years. According to the Fraser Institute, the school currently holds a rating of 6.4 out of 10, ranking 392nd out of 1032 schools in British Columbia. This is a significant upward trend from its historical ratings, which started at 4.6 and progressed to 4.9 and 5.7 before reaching its current 6.4. The 5-year average rating sits at 5.4. The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum with strong initiatives in literacy—such as the Reading Link Challenge, where students have won regional competitions—and STEM, featuring collaborative coding and physics projects.
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Bonaccord Elementary School is located at 14986 98 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 1J1 in Surrey.
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Researched: 2026-09-28
- Bonaccord - Surrey Schools
- Reading Link Challenge | Fraser Valley Regional Library
- Adopt-A-School - CityReach Care Society
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