Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy
8580 No. 5 Rd · Richmond · V6Y2V4
With Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy, Richmond counts 110 elementary schools within 3 km. Every school in and around Richmond →
What stands out about Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy
- Across its measures, its results average to the second fifth in British Columbia.
- Its best showing is Grade 7 literacy, at 528 where the middle in British Columbia is 467.
- An independent school, outside the public boards.
How Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy 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.
Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy reports 4 of 4 measures; on average they sit in the second fifth in British Columbia.
| Measure | Here | Middle, British Columbia | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 literacy (FSA score) | 479 | 468 | Second fifth |
| Grade 4 numeracy (FSA score) | 453 | 472 | Fourth fifth |
| Grade 7 literacy (FSA score) | 528 | 467 | Top fifth |
| Grade 7 numeracy (FSA score) | 488 | 454 | Second fifth |
Masked: BC hides results for small groups. FSA figures are average scores; graduation is the share graduating on time, resident students only.
Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy 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; Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy itself carries no letter, since letters are kept for towns.
The letter belongs to Richmond: its School Grade weighs Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy with every other school around it.
Getting a place at Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy
An independent school decides whom it takes and what it charges; provincial grants cover part of the cost.
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
Same-level schools nearby, nearest first, of every system.
| School | System | Language | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy | Independent | English | Second fifth | |
| Richmond Jewish Day School | Independent | English | – | 0.3 km |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy | Independent | English | Top fifth | 0.6 km |
| Kingswood Elementary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 0.8 km |
| Daniel Woodward Elementary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 1.6 km |
| Thomas Kidd Elementary | English public | English | Second fifth | 2 km |
| Matthew McNair Secondary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 2.1 km |
Elementary schools near Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy
Who runs Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy?
Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy runs outside the public boards: Independent.
What language does Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy?
Apply to the school itself: a private school runs its own admissions and sets its fees.
Which schools of the same kind are near Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy?
Its nearest neighbours are Richmond Jewish Day School (0.3 km), Cornerstone Christian Academy (0.6 km) and Kingswood Elementary (0.8 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).