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Rating
5.7
5-year avg
6.7
Rank
572/1032
2026 report · 2024-2025 school year
Quick take
School review information
Simon Fraser Elementary offers a vibrant, community-focused environment with an exceptionally active PAC and diverse extracurriculars. However, families moving to the catchment must be prepared for significant enrollment pressures, potential waitlists, and the reality of a lottery system for kindergarten placement.
Editorial review summary
Public parent discussions highlight a strong, engaged community but express significant frustration over severe overcrowding. The school's Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is highly active and praised for organizing numerous events like hot lunches, the Spring Fling, and the Pumpkin Patch, which foster a welcoming environment. However, due to rapid population growth in the Mount Pleasant and Olympic Village areas, the school operates well over capacity. Parents frequently report anxiety over the kindergarten lottery system, as many in-catchment families are waitlisted or redirected to schools further away. Securing a spot in the on-site childcare program is also a common pain point due to long waitlists.
Common positives
- Highly active and supportive Parent Advisory Council (PAC) that organizes frequent community events.
- Diverse range of extracurricular activities, sports teams, and student clubs.
- Strong focus on inclusive education and social-emotional development.
- Central location in the vibrant Mount Pleasant neighborhood.
Common concerns
- Severe overcrowding and reliance on a lottery system for kindergarten enrollment.
- In-catchment students are sometimes redirected to other schools due to a lack of space.
- Long waitlists for the on-site before and after-school childcare program.
- Fraser Institute academic ratings have fluctuated and recently declined to 5.7/10.
Who this school may fit
Recommended for families who value a strong school community and active parent involvement, provided they have backup plans for enrollment and childcare. Due to severe overcrowding, prospective parents should contact the Vancouver School Board early to understand their chances of securing a spot and explore alternative neighborhood schools just in case.
Ratings and data
Academic information
Simon Fraser Elementary delivers the standard British Columbia curriculum for students from Kindergarten to Grade 7. According to the Fraser Institute, the school currently holds an overall rating of 5.7 out of 10, placing it at a provincial rank of 572 out of 1032 schools. The school's rating history over the past five years shows notable fluctuation, moving from 7.6 to 5.1, rebounding to 7.7 and 7.6, before settling at its current 5.7. The previous 5-year average rating stands at 6.7. Academically, the school places a strong emphasis on inclusive education, literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning, supported by a dedicated staff.
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
BC Curriculum (K-7)On-site Before and After School Care (Our House Child Care Centre)Extracurricular Programs (e.g., Pedalheads, Martial Arts, Mandarin)Student Clubs (Chess, Gardening, Ukulele, Social Justice)Athletics (Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field)
Common questions
Where is Simon Fraser Elementary located?+
Simon Fraser Elementary is located at 3150 Yukon St, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 3R8 in Vancouver.
Does Simon Fraser Elementary have after-school pickup options?+
InsideVan currently tracks 6 programs that explicitly serve this school and 0 nearby after-school options.
Are there tutors near Simon Fraser Elementary?+
InsideVan currently lists 7 nearby tutor or academic enrichment options that may work for families around this school.
Are there kids classes near Simon Fraser Elementary?+
InsideVan currently lists 12 nearby kids class or activity options.
After-school programs and classes near Simon Fraser Elementary
6 after-school programs explicitly serve this school, 0 are nearby within 3km, plus 7 tutors and 12 class options.
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Simon Fraser Elementary school information
Simon Fraser Elementary is a elementary school in Vancouver. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, school programs, 6 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: 2026-09-28
- Simon Fraser - Vancouver School Board
- Simon Fraser Elementary PAC
- Students squeezed out of Simon Fraser elementary school - Vancouver Is Awesome
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Fraser Institute · 2026 report
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