Elementary
6800 Azure Rd, Richmond, BC, V7C 2S8 · Richmond
Rating
7.8
5-year avg
6.8
Rank
147/1015
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pickup or nearby
18
nearby options
13
nearby options
What this page covers
Samuel Brighouse Elementary is a elementary school in Richmond. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, parent-submitted reports, school programs, 10 after-school options, nearby tutors, and kids classes so families can compare the school and after-school fit in one place.
Quick take
Samuel Brighouse is a flagship 'green' school that combines architectural innovation with solid academic results. While it offers a bright, modern learning environment, it is currently a victim of its own desirability and location, grappling with significant capacity challenges that parents must navigate.
Samuel Brighouse Elementary is located at 6800 Azure Rd, Richmond, BC, V7C 2S8 in Richmond.
InsideVan currently tracks 3 programs that explicitly serve this school and 7 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 13 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
Samuel Brighouse Elementary has demonstrated strong academic growth, achieving a Fraser Institute rating of 7.8/10 and ranking 147th out of 1,015 schools in the province. This score is a notable improvement over its previous 5-year average of 6.8, placing it comfortably in the top 15% of elementary schools in British Columbia. The data suggests the school effectively supports student learning outcomes despite facing significant enrollment pressures.
Sources include Fraser Institute data and InsideVan School Guide summaries. Ratings do not represent the full quality of a school.
School-run details
Parents frequently praise the school's stunning, modern architecture and 'green' design, noting the abundance of natural light and the living roof as unique learning tools. However, the most common complaint is overcrowding; situated in Richmond's rapidly densifying City Centre, the school has had to add prefabricated modular classrooms to cope with high enrollment. Some reviews mention traffic congestion during drop-off and pick-up as a significant daily challenge.
Best suited for families living in Richmond's City Centre who value a modern, environmentally conscious learning environment and strong academics. It is ideal for students who thrive in busy, diverse settings, but families seeking a quiet, small-school atmosphere may find the density and scale overwhelming.
3 programs explicitly serve this school, 7 nearby programs within 3km.
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Shown within about 3km of the school, excluding dedicated after-school and tutoring programs.