Quilchena Elementary
3760 Moresby Dr · Richmond · V7C4G6 · SD 38 Richmond
Quilchena Elementary is one of 110 elementary schools in or within 3 km of Richmond. Every school in and around Richmond →
What stands out about Quilchena Elementary
- Built for 245 students, the province’s design capacity.
- Across its measures, its results average to the top fifth in British Columbia.
- On Grade 7 numeracy it reaches 517, above the 454 in British Columbia.
- Public and English-language, under SD 38 Richmond.
How Quilchena Elementary 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, Quilchena Elementary averages the top fifth in British Columbia.
| Measure | Here | Middle, British Columbia | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 literacy (FSA score) | 531 | 468 | Top fifth |
| Grade 4 numeracy (FSA score) | 506 | 472 | Second fifth |
| Grade 7 literacy (FSA score) | 522 | 467 | Top fifth |
| Grade 7 numeracy (FSA score) | 517 | 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.
Quilchena Elementary is placed by its results, not lettered
Its standing, the top fifth in British Columbia, comes from the province’s published results set beside every other school’s; Quilchena Elementary itself carries no letter, since letters are kept for towns.
For a letter, see Richmond’s Schools page: the town’s grade takes in Quilchena Elementary and its neighbours.
Getting a place at Quilchena Elementary
Where a family lives settles it: the board’s map ties every address to one school, and a seat anywhere else waits on spare room.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quilchena Elementary | English public | English | Top fifth | |
| James Gilmore Elementary | English public | English | Second fifth | 0.8 km |
| R M Grauer Elementary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 0.9 km |
| James Thompson Elementary | English public | English | Second fifth | 1.3 km |
| Spul'u'kwuks Elementary | English public | English | Second fifth | 1.3 km |
| Hugh Boyd Secondary | English public | English | Bottom fifth | 1.5 km |
| Donald E McKay Elementary | English public | English | Top fifth | 1.5 km |
Elementary schools near Quilchena Elementary
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about Quilchena Elementary
Who runs Quilchena Elementary?
Quilchena Elementary belongs to SD 38 Richmond (English public).
What language does Quilchena Elementary teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at Quilchena Elementary?
Enrolment goes through the board; schools outside your area take students when they have room.
Which schools of the same kind are near Quilchena Elementary?
The closest schools are James Gilmore Elementary (0.8 km), R M Grauer Elementary (0.9 km) and James Thompson Elementary (1.3 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).