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2590 Portree Way · Garibaldi Highlands · V0N1T0 · SD 48 Sea to Sky
Counting 3 km around Squamish, Garibaldi Highlands Elementary is one of 10 elementary schools. Every school in and around Squamish →
What stands out about Garibaldi Highlands Elementary
- Its design capacity is 300 students.
- Across its measures, its results average to the second fifth in British Columbia.
- On Grade 4 literacy it reaches 494, above the 468 in British Columbia.
- An English public school, run by SD 48 Sea to Sky.
How Garibaldi Highlands 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.
On average across 2 reported measures of 2, Garibaldi Highlands Elementary is in the second fifth in British Columbia.
| Measure | Here | Middle, British Columbia | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 literacy (FSA score) | 494 | 468 | Second fifth |
| Grade 4 numeracy (FSA score) | 484 | 472 | Second fifth |
Masked: BC hides results for small groups. FSA figures are average scores; graduation is the share graduating on time, resident students only.
A results band for Garibaldi Highlands Elementary, and no letter
Its standing, the second fifth in British Columbia, comes from the province’s published results set beside every other school’s; Garibaldi Highlands Elementary itself carries no letter, since letters are kept for towns.
For a letter, see Squamish’s Schools page: the town’s grade takes in Garibaldi Highlands Elementary and its neighbours.
Getting a place at Garibaldi Highlands Elementary
Ask the board first. It holds the enrolment list and points each street to its own school; out-of-area requests go ahead only with space to spare.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garibaldi Highlands Elementary | English public | English | Second fifth | |
| Mamquam Elementary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 1.8 km |
| Sea to Sky Montessori School | Independent | English | – | 2.6 km |
| Brackendale Elementary | English public | English | Middle fifth | 4.3 km |
| Valleycliffe Elementary | English public | English | Second fifth | 4.3 km |
| Squamish Waldorf School | Independent | English | Top fifth | 4.6 km |
| Ecole Squamish Elementary | English public | English | Fourth fifth | 5 km |
Elementary schools near Garibaldi Highlands Elementary
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about Garibaldi Highlands Elementary
Who runs Garibaldi Highlands Elementary?
SD 48 Sea to Sky: Garibaldi Highlands Elementary is one of its schools (English public).
What language does Garibaldi Highlands Elementary teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at Garibaldi Highlands Elementary?
Contact the board: it names the school for your address and takes the registration.
Which schools of the same kind are near Garibaldi Highlands Elementary?
Nearby: Mamquam Elementary (1.8 km), Sea to Sky Montessori School (2.6 km) and Brackendale Elementary (4.3 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).