Rating
5.8
5-year avg
5.7
Rank
555/1032
2026 report · 2024-2025 school year
Quick take
William Cook Elementary is a centrally located, recently upgraded school that offers a solid, standard education. While its academic rankings are average, the modernized facilities, convenient transit access, and on-site childcare make it a highly practical choice for families living in downtown Richmond.
Publicly available parent reviews for William Cook Elementary are very limited. Based on available community discussions, parents and locals appreciate the school's central location near Richmond Centre and Brighouse Station. The school's playground and park area are also highlighted as popular neighborhood spots. The on-site before-and-after school care provided by Connections Kids Club is noted as a practical benefit for working families.
Recommended for families living in or moving to central Richmond who prioritize a newly upgraded, safe facility and convenient access to urban amenities and transit. Families seeking highly competitive academic rankings may want to explore other options, but those valuing community integration and practical childcare solutions will find it a great fit.
Ratings and data
William Cook Elementary has a Fraser Institute rating of 5.8/10, placing it at a provincial rank of 555 out of 1032 schools in British Columbia. The school's performance has shown a slight upward trend over the past five years, moving from 5.5 to 5.8, with a five-year average of 5.7. This indicates a consistent, average academic standing within the province.
Sources include Fraser Institute data and InsideVan School Guide summaries. Ratings do not represent the full quality of a school.
School-run details
William Cook Elementary is located at 8600 Cook Rd, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1V7 in Richmond.
InsideVan currently tracks 5 programs that explicitly serve this school and 6 nearby after-school options.
InsideVan currently lists 19 nearby tutor or academic enrichment options that may work for families around this school.
InsideVan currently lists 14 nearby kids class or activity options.
5 after-school programs explicitly serve this school, 6 are nearby within 3km, plus 19 tutors and 14 class options.
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After-school pickup
5 explicitly serve this school, plus 6 nearby within 3km.
What this page covers
William Cook Elementary is a elementary school in Richmond. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, school programs, 11 after-school options, nearby tutors, and kids classes so families can compare the school and after-school fit in one place.
AI research sources
Researched: 2026-09-29
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
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.