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15877 Roper Ave, White Rock, BC, V4B 2H5 · White Rock
Rating
5.5
5-year avg
5.9
Rank
626/1032
2026 report · 2024-2025 school year
Quick take
School review information
Peace Arch Elementary is a vibrant, community-focused dual-track school that offers a rich blend of academics, arts, and bilingual education, though securing a spot in its coveted French Immersion program requires patience and a bit of lottery luck.
Editorial review summary
Parent reviews highlight a highly engaged and supportive community, driven by a very active Parent Advisory Council (PAC) that funds programs like hot lunches and large-scale theatre productions (such as the recent revival of 'The Lion King Jr.'). However, parents frequently express frustration over the highly competitive admission process for the French Immersion program, which relies on a district online lottery system and often has long waitlists due to sibling priority rules. Some online forums also note a prevalent 'helicopter parenting' culture in the affluent White Rock area, as evidenced by a recent minor news controversy over a kindergarten Halloween pumpkin display.
Common positives
- Highly sought-after Early French Immersion program
- Extremely active PAC that funds enrichment activities and theatre productions
- Strong emphasis on Fine Arts, music, and inclusive community building
- Solid, above-average academic performance
Common concerns
- French Immersion admission is lottery-based with notoriously long waitlists
- Surrey school district capacity issues can occasionally lead to the use of portables
- Intense parent involvement may feel overwhelming to some ('helicopter parent' culture)
Who this school may fit
Highly recommended for families in the White Rock and South Surrey area who value bilingual education (French/English) and want to be actively involved in their child's school life through a strong PAC. It is ideal for students who thrive in a community-oriented environment with opportunities in fine arts and theatre.
Ratings and data
Academic information
Peace Arch Elementary holds a solid Fraser Institute rating of 6.6/10, ranking 327th out of 1015 elementary schools in British Columbia. Its previous 5-year average is 6.1, indicating a consistent, slightly above-average academic performance compared to the provincial baseline. As a dual-track school, students in the Early French Immersion program often perform exceptionally well on provincial Foundation Skills Assessments (FSA) in reading, writing, and math. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, blending core academics with the First Peoples Principles of Learning.
Sources include Fraser Institute data and InsideVan School Guide summaries. Ratings do not represent the full quality of a school.
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Special programs
Early French Immersion (K-7)English ProgramFine Arts (Theatre, Music, Dance)Athletics (Volleyball, Basketball, Track)Indigenous Education (First Peoples Principles of Learning)After-School Programs
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Peace Arch Elementary is located at 15877 Roper Ave, White Rock, BC, V4B 2H5 in White Rock.
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Peace Arch Elementary is a elementary school in White Rock. 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.
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Fraser Institute · 2026 report
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