Elementary
9500 Kilby Dr, Richmond, BC, V6X 3N2 · Richmond
Rating
7
5-year avg
6.5
Rank
231/1015
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email verified
8
pickup or nearby
18
nearby options
15
nearby options
What this page covers
R C Talmey Elementary is a elementary school in Richmond. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, parent-submitted reports, school programs, 8 after-school options, nearby tutors, and kids classes so families can compare the school and after-school fit in one place.
Quick take
R.C. Talmey Elementary is a thriving, community-centric school that successfully balances above-average academics with a nurturing, inclusive environment, though its growing popularity brings typical growing pains like traffic and expansion construction.
R C Talmey Elementary is located at 9500 Kilby Dr, Richmond, BC, V6X 3N2 in Richmond.
InsideVan currently tracks 2 programs that explicitly serve this school and 6 nearby after-school options.
InsideVan currently lists 18 nearby tutor or academic enrichment options that may work for families around this school.
InsideVan currently lists 15 nearby kids class or activity options.
Parent reports are submitted through InsideVan with email verification. Public comments are reviewed before publishing.
Parent-submitted
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Ratings and data
R.C. Talmey Elementary demonstrates solid academic standing with a Fraser Institute Overall Rating of 7/10 and a Provincial Rank of 231 out of 1015 schools. Its previous 5-year average of 6.5 indicates a positive upward trend in student achievement. This rating places the school comfortably above the provincial average, reflecting a strong commitment to core foundational skills in reading, writing, and numeracy within a supportive learning environment.
Sources include Fraser Institute data and InsideVan School Guide summaries. Ratings do not represent the full quality of a school.
School-run details
Parent reviews and community feedback highlight R.C. Talmey as a welcoming, inclusive, and tight-knit school. The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is highly active, frequently organizing hot lunches, fundraisers, and funding field trips like ice skating. Parents appreciate the new natural wood accessible playground and the adjacent community park for outdoor learning. However, some parents note ongoing issues with traffic congestion and safety during drop-off and pick-up times. Additionally, the school's growing enrollment has led to the recent addition of modular classrooms, which some see as a sign of a thriving community but others view as a temporary construction inconvenience.
This school is highly recommended for families in the Richmond Oaks subdivision who value strong parent involvement, outdoor play, and a solid public education in a diverse and welcoming neighborhood setting.
2 programs explicitly serve this school, 6 nearby programs within 3km.
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