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Alex House North Ridge Before & After School Care
Licensed before-and-after school care operated by Alexandra Neighbourhood House. Serves North Ridge Elementary.
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Rating
3.7
5-year avg
3.3
Rank
931/1032
2026 report · 2024-2025 school year
Quick take
School review information
North Ridge Elementary is a community-focused school with strong early learning initiatives and an active parent council. However, its consistently low academic ratings suggest that families prioritizing high academic performance may need to supplement their child's education with outside tutoring or consider other options.
Editorial review summary
Publicly available parent reviews and discussions for North Ridge Elementary are limited. Based on school newsletters and community updates, parents appreciate the active Parent Advisory Council (PAC), which organizes hot lunches, spirit days, and fundraising events. However, traffic safety and parking congestion around the school during drop-off and pick-up times have been recurring concerns, prompting the City of Surrey to implement designated 15-minute parking and drop-off-only zones to improve safety.
Common positives
- Active Parent Advisory Council (PAC) organizing community events and hot lunches.
- Offers early learning transition programs like PALS and Ready, Set, Learn.
- Access to the Surrey Firefighters' Nutritional Snack Program for vulnerable students.
- Extracurricular opportunities including the Ukulele Kids music program.
Common concerns
- Low Fraser Institute academic rating (3.7/10) and provincial ranking (931/1032).
- Historical academic performance has been consistently below average and fluctuating.
- Traffic congestion and parking challenges during school drop-off and pick-up times.
Who this school may fit
Recommended for families who value a supportive, community-oriented school environment and are willing to be actively involved in their child's academic progress. Parents should be prepared to provide additional academic support at home to bridge any learning gaps.
Ratings and data
Academic information
North Ridge Elementary's academic performance is currently below the provincial average, according to the Fraser Institute. The school holds an overall rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks 931st out of 1032 elementary schools in British Columbia. Its historical performance shows significant fluctuation, with recent ratings of 2, 4.8, 4, 1.9, and 3.7, resulting in a 5-year average of 3.3 out of 10. These metrics suggest that students may require additional academic support to meet provincial standards.
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
PALS (Parents as Literacy Supporters) early learning programReady, Set, Learn program for 3-4 year oldsSurrey Firefighters' Nutritional Snack ProgramUkulele Kids co-curricular music programScience Fair and Multicultural Week activities
Common questions
Where is North Ridge Elementary located?+
North Ridge Elementary is located at 13460 62 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3X 2J2 in Surrey.
Does North Ridge Elementary have after-school pickup options?+
InsideVan currently tracks 1 programs that explicitly serve this school and 0 nearby after-school options.
Are there tutors near North Ridge Elementary?+
InsideVan currently lists 5 nearby tutor or academic enrichment options that may work for families around this school.
Are there kids classes near North Ridge Elementary?+
InsideVan currently lists 3 nearby kids class or activity options.
After-school programs and classes near North Ridge Elementary
1 after-school programs explicitly serve this school, 0 are nearby within 3km, plus 5 tutors and 3 class options.
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What this page covers
North Ridge Elementary school information
North Ridge Elementary is a elementary school in Surrey. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, school programs, 1 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
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.