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Rating
6.2
5-year avg
6.5
Rank
444/1032
2026 report · 2024-2025 school year
Quick take
School review information
Twelfth Avenue Elementary is a solid, community-focused neighborhood school with a diverse student body and a dedicated parent community. While its academic ratings are average and have slightly dipped recently, the school's strong emphasis on inclusivity, foundational skills, and student well-being makes it a highly supportive environment. Parents should be mindful of the local traffic conditions during drop-off and pick-up times.
Editorial review summary
Publicly available parent reviews are limited, so signals are drawn primarily from community discussions and news reports. Parents generally appreciate the school's diverse, inclusive community and the supportive environment it provides. The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is notably active and highly engaged in student welfare. For example, the PAC has actively advocated to the city's Public Safety Committee regarding traffic safety concerns and reckless drivers at the busy intersection of 12th Avenue and Canada Way. Families also value the school's community partnerships, which bring in after-school programs and events with local emergency services.
Common positives
- Diverse, dynamic, and inclusive school community.
- Highly active Parent Advisory Council (PAC) that strongly advocates for student safety.
- Offers a School Meal Program to support families in need.
- Strong community partnerships providing access to various after-school activities and recreation programs.
Common concerns
- Academic ratings have shown a slight downward trend in recent years (from 6.9 to 6.2).
- Traffic safety concerns around the school, specifically at the nearby 12th Avenue and Canada Way intersection.
- Lacks specialized academic tracks (such as French Immersion) compared to some other schools in the district.
Who this school may fit
Recommended for families seeking a diverse, inclusive, and community-oriented neighborhood school. It is a great fit for parents who want to be actively involved in the PAC and who value strong community partnerships and a supportive environment over specialized academic programs.
Ratings and data
Academic information
Twelfth Avenue Elementary delivers the standard BC curriculum with a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy, highlighted by engaging school-wide events like 'Math Fest'. According to the Fraser Institute data provided, the school holds an overall rating of 6.2/10 and ranks 444 out of 1032 elementary schools in British Columbia. The school's 5-year average rating is 6.5. Recent rating history shows a slight downward trend, moving from 6.9 to 6.5, and most recently to 6.2. The school focuses on creating a structured and inclusive environment to empower students as lifelong learners.
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
K-7 Standard BC CurriculumSchool Meal Program (Feeding Futures Fund)City of Burnaby After-School Recreation ProgramsCommunity Partnership Programs (e.g., Muses Academy after-school subjects)Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Initiatives (e.g., Math Fest)
Common questions
Where is Twelfth Avenue Elementary located?+
Twelfth Avenue Elementary is located at 7622 12th Ave, Burnaby, BC, V3N 2K1 in Burnaby.
Does Twelfth Avenue Elementary have after-school pickup options?+
InsideVan currently tracks 2 programs that explicitly serve this school and 2 nearby after-school options.
Are there tutors near Twelfth Avenue Elementary?+
InsideVan currently lists 20 nearby tutor or academic enrichment options that may work for families around this school.
Are there kids classes near Twelfth Avenue Elementary?+
InsideVan currently lists 17 nearby kids class or activity options.
After-school programs and classes near Twelfth Avenue Elementary
2 after-school programs explicitly serve this school, 2 are nearby within 3km, plus 20 tutors and 17 class options.
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Nearby classes and activities
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What this page covers
Twelfth Avenue Elementary school information
Twelfth Avenue Elementary is a elementary school in Burnaby. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, school programs, 4 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
- Twelfth Avenue Elementary Official Website
- Burnaby School District - Powering Academics with Creative Learning Opportunities
- Study in Burnaby - Our Elementary Schools
The AI summary uses public sources. Public parent commentary is separate from parent reports submitted to InsideVan. Ratings and history are supplied by our database.
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Fraser Institute · 2026 report
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