St. Francis de Sales
6656 Balmoral St · Burnaby · V5E1J1
Of the 39 elementary schools in or near Edmonds (within 3 km), this is St. Francis de Sales. Every school in and around Edmonds →
What stands out about St. Francis de Sales
- Across its measures, its results average to the top fifth in British Columbia.
- Its best showing is Grade 7 numeracy, at 565 where the middle in British Columbia is 454.
- Independent: it runs itself, outside the public boards.
How St. Francis de Sales does on BC’s assessments
The Foundation Skills Assessment in Grades 4 and 7 and first-time graduation: each school against every school in BC.
With 4 of 4 measures reported, St. Francis de Sales averages the top fifth in British Columbia.
| Measure | Here | Middle, British Columbia | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 literacy (FSA score) | 532 | 468 | Top fifth |
| Grade 4 numeracy (FSA score) | 555 | 472 | Top fifth |
| Grade 7 literacy (FSA score) | 552 | 467 | Top fifth |
| Grade 7 numeracy (FSA score) | 565 | 454 | Top fifth |
Masked: BC hides results for small groups. FSA figures are average scores; graduation is the share graduating on time, resident students only.
St. Francis de Sales is placed by its results, not lettered
In British Columbia, schools are compared on the province’s published results, so St. Francis de Sales gets a place among them, the top fifth, rather than a letter of its own.
Edmonds’ School Grade, on its Schools page, is where St. Francis de Sales counts towards a letter.
Getting a place at St. Francis de Sales
Admission to an independent school is by its own rules; fees apply, lowered by partial provincial funding.
The provinces’ education acts and the boards’ own admission policies; check with the board for a given address.
Side by side with the nearest elementary schools
The schools of its level closest to it, straight-line distance.
| School | System | Language | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis de Sales | Independent | English | Top fifth | |
| Brantford Elementary | English public | English | Second fifth | 0.5 km |
| Windsor Elementary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 0.5 km |
| Morley Elementary | English public | English | Bottom fifth | 1 km |
| Clinton Elementary | English public | English | Second fifth | 1.2 km |
| Stride Avenue Community Elementary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 1.4 km |
| Taylor Park Elementary | English public | English | Second fifth | 1.5 km |
Elementary schools near St. Francis de Sales
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about St. Francis de Sales
Who runs St. Francis de Sales?
St. Francis de Sales is outside the public boards (Independent).
What language does St. Francis de Sales teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at St. Francis de Sales?
Through the school, not a board; it decides who it admits and what it charges.
Which schools of the same kind are near St. Francis de Sales?
Closest by: Brantford Elementary (0.5 km), Windsor Elementary (0.5 km) and Morley Elementary (1 km).
Sources: BC Ministry of Education and Child Care, K-12 school list 2025/26 (Open Government Licence – British Columbia) · BC Ministry of Education and Child Care: FSA 2021/22 to 2025/26 (the latest year with a value) and first-time Grade 12 graduation; masked where groups are small; resident students only. Open Government Licence – British Columbia. · map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).