Public elementary school · New Westminster

Skwo:wech

331 Richmond St, New Westminster

Above average

Skwo:wech is above the BC average overall: above it on 2 of 2 measures.

The numbers

  • Grade 4 readingAbove BC average3-year average score 490 (BC: 471); in 2025/2026, at least 71% were on track or better (BC: 73%)
  • Grade 4 mathAbove BC average3-year average score 507 (BC: 478); in 2025/2026, at least 76% were on track or better (BC: 67%)
  • Grade 7 readingNot reportedFewer than 10 students, so not reported
  • Grade 7 mathNot reportedFewer than 10 students, so not reported

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.

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Programs at Skwo:wech

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Montessori

Montessori & traditional · Grades K–5 · Connaught Heights Elementary, Skwo:wech Elementary

Kindergarten application; one class per school.

"Catchment areas are in effect for the program." Out-of-catchment transfers were closed except for siblings in 2026–27.

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Programs of Choice applications Jan 4–Feb 5, 2027
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Common questions

Is Skwo:wech a good school?

Skwo:wech is above the BC average overall: above it on 2 of 2 measures. Results mostly reflect who attends a school, not only how well it teaches, so visit and talk to families too.

Does Skwo:wech offer French Immersion?

Not according to the Province's school list. The nearest French Immersion elementary is Herbert Spencer Elementary.

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 New Westminster school district.