James Whiteside Elementary
9282 Williams Rd, Richmond
James Whiteside Elementary is above the BC average overall: above it on 2, around it on 2 of 4 measures.
The numbers
- Grade 4 readingAround BC average3-year average score 469 (BC: 471); in 2025/2026, at least 68% were on track or better (BC: 73%)
- Grade 4 mathAround BC average3-year average score 467 (BC: 478); in 2025/2026, 46% were on track or better (BC: 67%)
- Grade 7 readingAbove BC average3-year average score 496 (BC: 464); in 2025/2026, at least 81% were on track or better (BC: 75%)
- Grade 7 mathAbove BC average3-year average score 528 (BC: 462); in 2025/2026, at least 56% were on track or better (BC: 59%)
Provincial Foundation Skills Assessment (Grades 4 and 7), compared with the BC average over three years. Results mostly reflect who attends a school, not only how well it teaches.
Where it leads
Which secondary depends on your address. Check it on the Richmond school locator ↗.
Other paths nearby
Catholic- St Paul School1.8 kmAbove average
- St Joseph the Worker4.0 kmAbove average
Nearby elementary schools
- Walter Lee Elementary0.7 kmAbove average
- William Bridge Elementary0.9 kmAbove average
- Thomas Kidd Elementary1.2 kmAverage
- Howard De Beck Elementary1.3 kmAbove average
Common questions
Is James Whiteside Elementary a good school?
James Whiteside Elementary is above the BC average overall: above it on 2, around it on 2 of 4 measures. Results mostly reflect who attends a school, not only how well it teaches, so visit and talk to families too.
Does James Whiteside Elementary offer French Immersion?
Yes: Early French Immersion and Late French Immersion, according to the Province's school list. Places are usually by application or lottery.
Data: Province of BC school list, Foundation Skills Assessment and graduation results (Open Government Licence – BC); catchments from district and city maps. Living in a catchment gives priority, not a guaranteed place. Always confirm with the Richmond school district.