Rating
4.8
5-year avg
4.6
Rank
773/1032
2026 report · 2024-2025 school year
Quick take
School review information
Old Yale Road Elementary is a dedicated inner-city school that works hard to support a diverse and vulnerable student population in Surrey's City Centre. While its standardized test scores are below the provincial average, the school excels in providing essential social and community services, such as food programs and early learning initiatives. Families considering this school should be prepared for significant infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding parking and reduced play space due to ongoing construction for capacity expansion. It is best suited for families who value a multicultural environment and community support over top-tier academic rankings.
Editorial review summary
Publicly available parent reviews and community discussions highlight a mix of appreciation for the school's supportive staff and frustration with infrastructure challenges. Parents value the school's inclusive environment, diverse cultural representation, and essential community programs like StrongStart and food support initiatives. However, significant concerns have been raised regarding severe overcrowding and traffic. Parents report that the parking situation during drop-off and pick-up is 'horrendous,' with limited spaces leading to cars being towed from nearby streets. Additionally, while the school is receiving a 17-classroom prefabricated addition to address capacity issues, some parents have expressed dismay that this will reduce available outdoor play space and increase traffic congestion.
Common positives
- Strong community support programs, including breakfast/lunch and weekend food initiatives.
- Highly diverse and inclusive environment representing over 70 countries and multiple languages.
- Offers the StrongStart early learning program for pre-kindergarten children.
- Receiving a new 17-classroom prefabricated addition (expected 2025-2026) to alleviate severe overcrowding.
Common concerns
- Below-average academic performance on provincial standardized tests (4.8/10).
- Severe overcrowding and capacity issues, leading to the use of modular classrooms that reduce outdoor play space.
- Extremely difficult parking and traffic congestion during drop-off and pick-up times.
- High transient student population and large proportion of ESL students may impact classroom pacing.
Who this school may fit
For families moving to the Whalley/City Centre area of Surrey, Old Yale Road Elementary offers a caring, highly diverse environment with strong community-focused programs. However, if high academic rankings and ample school facilities (like parking and large play areas) are your top priorities, you may want to explore other neighborhoods or educational options. Ensure you do not confuse this public school with the nearby independent Khalsa School Old Yale Road when researching.
Ratings and data
Academic information
Old Yale Road Elementary has a Fraser Institute rating of 4.8/10, ranking 773 out of 1032 schools in British Columbia, with a 5-year average of 4.6. These scores indicate below-average performance on provincial standardized assessments (FSAs). The school's academic results should be viewed in the context of its demographics; as a designated inner-city school, it serves a highly diverse and transient student population. Approximately 49% of students are English Language Learners (ELL) and 18% come from low-income families. The school focuses heavily on foundational support, social-emotional learning, and community integration to support student growth beyond standardized test scores. Note: This public school is frequently confused with the nearby independent Sikh school, 'Khalsa School Old Yale Road,' which has different academic outcomes.
Sources include Fraser Institute data and InsideVan School Guide summaries. Ratings do not represent the full quality of a school.
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Old Yale Road Elementary is located at 10135 132 St, Surrey, BC, V3T 3T6 in Surrey.
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Old Yale Road Elementary is a elementary school in Surrey. 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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Researched: 2026-09-29
- Old Yale Road - Surrey Schools
- Funding for new classroom space at Old Yale Road, William Watson and Latimer Road elementary schools announced - Surrey Schools
- More classrooms, less play space for Surrey elementary school - Surrey Now-Leader
- Old Yale Road Elementary: Weekend Food – Adopt-a-School
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