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20820 River Rd, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 1Z7 · Maple Ridge
Rating
3.2
5-year avg
3.1
Rank
981/1032
2026 report · 2024-2025 school year
Quick take
School review information
Maple Ridge Elementary is a vibrant, community-oriented school that shines in its bilingual offerings and extracurricular enrichment, despite facing challenges in standardized academic performance.
Editorial review summary
Parent feedback highlights a strong, tight-knit community with excellent communication through weekly 'Friday Blasts' and active parent involvement. The Early French Immersion program is highly praised and often a primary draw for families, though it requires navigating the district's strict, phased online registration process. Parents appreciate the diverse after-school enrichment programs (such as STEM, coding, and yoga) and the school's focus on inclusive education, including newly funded sensory rooms. However, some parents express concern over the lower academic rankings and standardized test scores.
Common positives
- Offers a highly sought-after Early French Immersion program.
- Excellent variety of after-school enrichment programs including STEM, coding, LEGO club, and yoga.
- Strong focus on inclusive education with dedicated sensory and calm-down spaces.
- Active community engagement with regular communication and school spirit events.
Common concerns
- Very low Fraser Institute academic rating (3.3/10) and provincial rank.
- French Immersion registration can be competitive and requires strict adherence to district enrollment phases.
- Standardized test scores in core subjects (reading, writing, numeracy) are below the provincial average.
Who this school may fit
This school is best suited for families who prioritize bilingualism through the French Immersion program, value strong community involvement, and want their children to have access to diverse after-school activities like STEM and arts, rather than focusing strictly on high academic rankings.
Ratings and data
Academic information
According to the Fraser Institute, Maple Ridge Elementary holds an Overall Rating of 3.3/10 and ranks 953 out of 1015 elementary schools in British Columbia. This rating falls significantly below the provincial average, placing the school in the lower tier academically based on Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) results in reading, writing, and numeracy. While standardized test scores are low, it is important to note that the school offers a robust French Immersion track and inclusive education supports which are not fully captured by these traditional academic metrics.
Sources include Fraser Institute data and InsideVan School Guide summaries. Ratings do not represent the full quality of a school.
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Maple Ridge Elementary is located at 20820 River Rd, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 1Z7 in Maple Ridge.
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Maple Ridge Elementary is a elementary school in Maple Ridge. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, school programs, 0 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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Fraser Institute · 2026 report
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