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YMCA Holly Before & Afterschool Care
School-age before-and-after school care operated by YMCA BC at Holly Elementary.
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Rating
3.9
5-year avg
3.6
Rank
906/1032
2026 report · 2024-2025 school year
Quick take
School review information
Holly Elementary is a community-focused school with a strong emphasis on early intervention, literacy, and family support. While its standardized academic ratings are quite low, the school provides valuable wrap-around services, extracurriculars, and a caring environment for its diverse student body.
Editorial review summary
Publicly available parent reviews specifically for the Surrey location of Holly Elementary are very limited. Based on available signals, including local news coverage and community feedback, the school is recognized for having a highly caring and dedicated staff. Teachers and administrators are noted for going above and beyond to support families, particularly those facing socioeconomic challenges. Programs like Adopt-A-School have been utilized to provide essentials to vulnerable students, fostering a strong sense of community and partnership between the school and parents.
Common positives
- Strong community partnerships, including programs with the YMCA, SD36 WRAP team, and the Learning Disabilities Association.
- Dedicated early intervention support, featuring specialized Early Literacy and Numeracy teachers for primary grades.
- Offers a good variety of extracurricular activities, including cross country, basketball, volleyball, and a speech festival.
- Caring and supportive staff that actively assists vulnerable families and fosters an inclusive environment.
Common concerns
- Very low Fraser Institute academic rating (3.9/10) and historical 5-year average (3.6/10).
- Located in a neighborhood where some families face socioeconomic challenges, which can impact overall school resources and standardized test scores.
- Limited public parent reviews make it difficult to gauge the everyday experiences of the broader parent community.
Who this school may fit
Recommended for families who value a supportive, inclusive community with strong early literacy interventions and after-school programs. Families strictly prioritizing high standardized academic rankings may want to explore other options or supplement with outside academic enrichment.
Ratings and data
Academic information
Holly Elementary has a Fraser Institute overall rating of 3.9/10, ranking 906 out of 1032 schools in British Columbia. The school's previous 5-year average is 3.6/10, indicating that standardized test scores have historically been well below the provincial average. Despite these low standardized rankings, the school places a strong emphasis on foundational academics. It offers dedicated Early Literacy and Numeracy teachers for Kindergarten to Grade 2, as well as guided reading programs for all grades. Additionally, the school partners with the Learning Disabilities Association to provide after-school literacy support, showing a commitment to helping students who require extra academic assistance.
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
Strong Start Early Literacy ProgramEarly Literacy and Numeracy Support (Grades K-2)STARR Program (Services to Access Resources and Recreation)JUMPSTART After-School Program (YMCA Partnership)SD36 WRAP Team Partnership (After-School Soccer)Extracurricular Sports (Cross Country, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Track and Field)Holly Speech Festival
Common questions
Where is Holly Elementary located?+
Holly Elementary is located at 10719 150 St, Surrey, BC, V3R 4C8 in Surrey.
Does Holly Elementary have after-school pickup options?+
InsideVan currently tracks 1 programs that explicitly serve this school and 1 nearby after-school options.
Are there tutors near Holly Elementary?+
InsideVan currently lists 3 nearby tutor or academic enrichment options that may work for families around this school.
Are there kids classes near Holly Elementary?+
InsideVan currently lists 3 nearby kids class or activity options.
After-school programs and classes near Holly Elementary
1 after-school programs explicitly serve this school, 1 are nearby within 3km, plus 3 tutors and 3 class options.
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Classes near Holly Elementary
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Nearby classes and activities
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What this page covers
Holly Elementary school information
Holly Elementary is a elementary school in Surrey. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, school programs, 2 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: 2026-09-29
- Holly Elementary - Our School
- Adopt-A-School: The precariousness of raising kids below the poverty line in Surrey | Vancouver Sun
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.