Elementary
4170 Trafalgar St, Vancouver, BC, V6L 2M5 · Vancouver
Rating
7.2
5-year avg
6.2
Rank
203/1015
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What this page covers
Trafalgar Elementary is a elementary school in Vancouver. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, parent-submitted reports, school programs, 2 after-school options, nearby tutors, and kids classes so families can compare the school and after-school fit in one place.
Quick take
Trafalgar Elementary is a cornerstone West Side institution that successfully balances a high-demand French Immersion program with a supportive English track. Its recent jump in academic rankings reflects a school that is evolving positively. While the building is vintage, the completed seismic upgrades and robust parent community make it a safe and desirable choice for families valuing bilingual education and traditional neighborhood schooling.
Trafalgar Elementary is located at 4170 Trafalgar St, Vancouver, BC, V6L 2M5 in Vancouver.
InsideVan currently tracks 2 programs that explicitly serve this school and 0 nearby after-school options.
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InsideVan currently lists 7 nearby kids class or activity options.
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Ratings and data
Trafalgar Elementary has demonstrated solid and improving academic performance, achieving a Fraser Institute rating of 7.2/10 and ranking 203rd out of 1,015 elementary schools in British Columbia. This score represents a significant improvement over its previous 5-year average of 6.2, signaling effective teaching strategies and better student outcomes in recent years. The school consistently performs above the provincial average in reading, writing, and numeracy assessments.
Sources include Fraser Institute data and InsideVan School Guide summaries. Ratings do not represent the full quality of a school.
School-run details
Parents generally describe Trafalgar as a welcoming, 'dual-track' school with a diverse community. The French Immersion program is highly prized, often requiring a lottery for entry due to high demand. Reviews highlight the active Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and the 'West Side' community feel. Some parents note a distinct social separation between the English and French tracks, although the school actively works to bridge this. The facility is older (built in 1947) but has undergone seismic upgrades, which is a relief to many families compared to other Vancouver schools waiting for funding.
Best suited for families living in the Vancouver West Side who are eager for their children to learn French, either starting in Kindergarten or Grade 6. It is also a solid option for English-stream families seeking a diverse, improving school with a strong community safety net. Parents should be prepared for the competitive lottery process if applying for French Immersion.
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