St Paul School
8251 St. Albans Rd · Richmond · V6Y2L2
Around Richmond, within 3 km, there are 110 elementary schools, St Paul School among them. Every school in and around Richmond →
What stands out about St Paul School
- Across its measures, its results average to the second fifth in British Columbia.
- Its best showing is Grade 7 numeracy, at 547 where the middle in British Columbia is 454.
- Independent: it runs itself, outside the public boards.
How St Paul 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, St Paul School is in the second fifth in British Columbia.
| Measure | Here | Middle, British Columbia | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 literacy (FSA score) | 500 | 468 | Second fifth |
| Grade 4 numeracy (FSA score) | 518 | 472 | Top fifth |
| Grade 7 literacy (FSA score) | 510 | 467 | Second fifth |
| Grade 7 numeracy (FSA score) | 547 | 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 Paul School is placed by its results, not lettered
Its standing, the second fifth in British Columbia, comes from the province’s published results set beside every other school’s; St Paul School itself carries no letter, since letters are kept for towns.
The letter belongs to Richmond: its School Grade weighs St Paul School with every other school around it.
Getting a place at St Paul School
Independent schools set their own admissions and fees; the province funds part of their costs where they meet its conditions.
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
Nearby schools teaching the same grades, whichever board runs them.
| School | System | Language | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul School | Independent | English | Second fifth | |
| R C Palmer Secondary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 0.3 km |
| Garden City Elementary | English public | English | Top fifth | 0.5 km |
| General Currie Elementary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 0.6 km |
| W D Ferris Elementary | English public | English | Top fifth | 0.9 km |
| Howard De Beck Elementary | English public | English | Top fifth | 1.1 km |
| Richmond Secondary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 1.1 km |
Elementary schools near St Paul School
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about St Paul School
Who runs St Paul School?
St Paul School runs outside the public boards: Independent.
What language does St Paul School teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at St Paul School?
Ask the school directly. Private schools take their own applications and charge tuition.
Which schools of the same kind are near St Paul School?
The closest schools are R C Palmer Secondary (0.3 km), Garden City Elementary (0.5 km) and General Currie Elementary (0.6 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).