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Compare schoolsSir Richard McBride Annex
4750 St. Catherines Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 4M7 · Vancouver
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2026 report · 2024-2025 school year
Quick take
School review information
Sir Richard McBride Annex is an excellent choice for families seeking a gentle, nurturing, and highly community-oriented start to their child's education. Its small size and dedicated parent base create a warm environment for early primary years, though families must be prepared for the transition to a larger school after Grade 3.
Editorial review summary
Parent feedback highlights the school's incredibly close-knit, 'small school with a big heart' atmosphere. Families appreciate the intimate environment where staff and parents form strong relationships. There is a high level of parent involvement in daily activities, field trips, and fundraising (such as a major playground replacement project). Parents have actively advocated to keep the school open during past district closure discussions, praising its Reggio Emilia approach, fine arts focus, and its role as a vibrant community hub next to Grays Park.
Common positives
- Intimate, close-knit community with only about 75 students (K-3).
- High level of parent involvement and strong home-school relationships.
- Beautiful location next to Grays Park, ideal for outdoor and place-based learning.
- On-site Vancouver Smart Start Preschool program.
- Strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and fine arts.
Common concerns
- Only offers classes up to Grade 3, requiring a transition to the main elementary school for intermediate grades.
- Smaller facility with fewer resources than a full K-7 school.
- Has faced potential closure threats in the past (2010, 2016) due to district-wide enrollment and budget reviews of annexes.
Who this school may fit
Highly recommended for families living in the Mountain View neighborhood who want a tight-knit, community-focused early learning environment for their K-3 children. It is especially appealing to those who value outdoor play, social-emotional development, and active parent participation.
Ratings and data
Academic information
As a K-3 annex, Sir Richard McBride Annex does not receive a Fraser Institute rating. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core curriculum areas while heavily emphasizing social-emotional learning (SEL) and inquiry-based learning. Educators aim to develop critical thinking, self-advocacy, and a growth mindset in early learners. The school also incorporates place-based learning and Indigenous Ways of Knowing into its daily academics, utilizing the nearby park for outdoor education.
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
Kindergarten to Grade 3 (K-3)Vancouver Smart Start Preschool ProgramSocial-Emotional Learning (SEL)Inquiry-Based and Place-Based LearningFine Arts and Reggio Emilia Focus
Common questions
Where is Sir Richard McBride Annex located?+
Sir Richard McBride Annex is located at 4750 St. Catherines Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 4M7 in Vancouver.
Does Sir Richard McBride Annex have after-school pickup options?+
InsideVan currently tracks 1 programs that explicitly serve this school and 1 nearby after-school options.
Are there tutors near Sir Richard McBride Annex?+
InsideVan currently lists 4 nearby tutor or academic enrichment options that may work for families around this school.
Are there kids classes near Sir Richard McBride Annex?+
InsideVan currently lists 12 nearby kids class or activity options.
After-school programs and classes near Sir Richard McBride Annex
1 after-school programs explicitly serve this school, 1 are nearby within 3km, plus 4 tutors and 12 class options.
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Sir Richard McBride Annex school information
Sir Richard McBride Annex is a elementary school in Vancouver. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, school programs, 2 after-school options, nearby tutors, and kids classes so families can compare the school and after-school fit in one place.
Sources & data context
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Fraser Institute · 2026 report
The rating dataset used here covers 2024-2025. The five-year average belongs to that historical report, not the five years ending today.
Academic ratings do not capture the whole school experience, including belonging, support, or fit for your child. A nearby care provider does not necessarily offer school pickup; confirm with the provider.