Assumption School
7091 Glacier St · Powell River · V8A1R8
Of the 6 elementary schools in or near Powell River (within 3 km), this is Assumption School. Every school in and around Powell River →
What stands out about Assumption School
- Across its measures, its results average to the middle fifth in British Columbia.
- Its best showing is Grade 7 literacy, at 507 where the middle in British Columbia is 467.
- An independent school, outside the public boards.
- No other Independent elementary school is within 3 km of Powell River.
How Assumption School 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.
On average across 4 reported measures of 4, Assumption School is in the middle fifth in British Columbia.
| Measure | Here | Middle, British Columbia | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 literacy (FSA score) | 485 | 468 | Second fifth |
| Grade 4 numeracy (FSA score) | 477 | 472 | Middle fifth |
| Grade 7 literacy (FSA score) | 507 | 467 | Second fifth |
| Grade 7 numeracy (FSA score) | 460 | 454 | Middle fifth |
Masked: BC hides results for small groups. FSA figures are average scores; graduation is the share graduating on time, resident students only.
Why Assumption School has a band rather than a letter
The middle fifth in British Columbia is where Assumption School’s results put it among the province’s schools. That is the comparison the published figures allow; a letter is something we give towns, not single schools.
The letter belongs to Powell River: its School Grade weighs Assumption School with every other school around it.
Getting a place at Assumption School
Independent schools here charge fees but receive some provincial funding if they meet its standards.
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
Its level’s nearest schools, measured as the crow flies.
| School | System | Language | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assumption School | Independent | English | Middle fifth | |
| Westview Elementary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 1.2 km |
| Edgehill Elementary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 2.3 km |
| Brooks Secondary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 3.9 km |
| Henderson Elementary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 4.2 km |
| James Thomson Elementary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 7.2 km |
| Texada Elementary | English public | English | – | 8.6 km |
Elementary schools near Assumption School
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about Assumption School
Who runs Assumption School?
Assumption School is outside the public boards (Independent).
What language does Assumption School teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at Assumption School?
Ask the school directly. Private schools take their own applications and charge tuition.
Which schools of the same kind are near Assumption School?
Nearest of all: Westview Elementary (1.2 km), Edgehill Elementary (2.3 km) and Brooks Secondary (3.9 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).