Guide to the BEST Schools in Kelowna

Are you making the exciting move to Kelowna with your family and looking to secure the best possible education for your children? We understand that finding the right schools is a top priority for parents, and that's why we've created this comprehensive guide to Kelowna's educational landscape. In this blog post, we'll leave no stone unturned as we explore Kelowna's elementary, middle, and high schools. In addition, we'll provide you with valuable resources, including links to download Kelowna school catchment maps, to help you make informed decisions about your child's education. Choosing the best school in Kelowna is an important decision, and to help you navigate the options, we've compiled a list of critical questions to consider when selecting the ideal location for your child's education. Let's dive into this guide to discover the best schools in Kelowna, British Columbia, and ensure your family's educational journey gets off to a great start.

Questions to ask yourself!

• Do you want your child to go to a school within walking distance of your home?
• Can your child's talents be nurtured outside your neighbourhood?
• How far are you willing to have your child bused?
• How far are you willing to drive your child to school?
• Does your child want to be in a school with their friends?
• Do you want your child to attend a school near your after-school care? Near where you work? Near a close relative?
• Does your child have any special transportation needs to be considered when choosing a school?

Every parent wants the best school for their child. How do you know it's the best, and how do you find the best schools in Kelowna?

Now, this section was intended to provide you with information about the Fraser Institute school rankings. Unfortunately, it seems that the website is currently undergoing updates, which are much-needed and long overdue.

Moving on to the second part of this section: Once you've conducted your initial research and narrowed down your options to a few areas or schools, you may still have some reservations or uncertainties about whether a particular school lives up to its reputation. In such cases, I think you should use Facebook to your advantage. Search for groups related to the specific school or neighbourhood you're interested in, and feel free to join as many relevant groups as you'd like. Feel free to post your questions and concerns; you'll find a community of helpful parents who will eagerly share their experiences, likes, and dislikes. This invaluable resource allows you to delve into the nitty-gritty details that you won't find elsewhere.

Start by exploring all our neighbourhoods and learning more about each one with our in-depth neighbourhood guides.

You'll see a neighbourhood map for every neighbourhood. These will show you the schools, places to eat and drink, things to do, and local real estate hot spots.

Now, these maps on my site are super helpful, and they're not just there for show! I have personally added every school in Kelowna on this map and included the individual school's information, grades they offer, address, website, and phone number.

Using this map is easy. Say you want to see all of the elementary schools in Kelowna, head up to the top of the map and click filters, and select elementary schools. The map will automatically display only the elementary schools in Kelowna and nothing else. You can do this for any of the schools.

Here is an overview of the education options when it comes to the best schools in Kelowna. As of right now, there are nineteen elementary schools, five middle schools, four high schools and two post-secondary schools. All of this information has been provided by Central Okanagan Public Schools District 23's website.

Download Your Kelowna School Catchment Maps Below

Kelowna Elementary Schools Catchments

Kelowna Middle Schools Catchments

Kelowna High Schools Catchments

Kelowna French Immersion Elementary Schools Catchments

Kelowna French Immersion Middle Schools Catchments

Schools in Kelowna

Black Mountain

Black Mountain Elementary (K-5)

French Immersion Belgo Elementary (K-6)

Springvalley Middle (6-8)

Springvalley Elementary (K-5)

French Immersion KLO Middle (7-9)

Rutland Senior (9-12)

French Immersion Kelowna Secondary (10-12)

Crawford Estates

Anne McClymont Elementary (K-5)

French Immersion Casorso Elementary (K-6)

Canyon Falls Middle (6-8)

French Immersion KLO Middle (7-9)

Okanagan Mission Secondary (9-12)

French Immersion Okanagan Mission Secondary (9-12)

Dilworth Mountain

North Glenmore Elementary (K-6)

French Immersion Glenmore Elementary (K-6)

Dr. Knox Middle (7-9)

French Immersion Dr. Knox Middle (7-8)

Kelowna Secondary (10-12)

French Immersion Kelowna Secondary (10-12)

Ellison

Ellison Elementary (K-5)

French Immersion Belgo Elementary (K-6)

Rutland Middle (6-8)

French Immersion KLO Middle (7-9)

Rutland Senior (9-12)

French Immersion Rutland Secondary (9-12)

Glenmore

Glenmore Elementary and (K-6) Watson Elementary (K-6)

French Immersion Glenmore Elementary (K-6)

Dr. Knox Middle (7-9)

French Immersion Dr. Knox Middle (7-8)

Kelowna Secondary (10-12)

French Immersion Kelowna Secondary (10-12)

Kelowna North / Downtown Kelowna

Bankhead Elementary (K-6)

French Immersion Glenmore Elementary (K-6)

Dr. Knox Middle (7-9)

French Immersion Dr. Knox Middle (7-8)

Kelowna Secondary (10-12)

French Immersion Kelowna Secondary (10-12)

Kelowna South

A.S Matheson Elementary (K-6) and Raymer Elementary (K-6)

French Immersion Casorso Elementary (K-6)

KLO Middle (7-9)

French Immersion KLO Middle (7-9)

Okanagan Mission Secondary (9-12)

French Immersion Kelowna Secondary (10-12)

Kettle Valley

Chute Lake Elementary (K-5)

French Immersion Dorothea Walker Elementary (K-6)

Canyon Falls Middle (6-8)

French Immersion KLO Middle (7-9)

Okanagan Mission Secondary (9-12)

French Immersion Okanagan Mission Secondary (9-12)

Lower Mission

Anne McClymont Elementary (K-5), Casorso Elementary (K-6), and Dorothea Walker Elementary (K-5)

French Immersion Casorso Elementary (K-6) and Dorothea Walker Elementary (K-6)

KLO Middle (7-9)

Okanagan Mission Secondary (9-12)

French Immersion Kelowna Secondary (10-12) and Okanagan Mission Secondary (9-12)

Okanagan College - Tech and Trade programs

McKinley Landing

North Glenmore Elementary (K-6)

French Immersion Glenmore Elementary (K-6)

Dr. Knox Middle (7-9)

French Immersion Dr. Knox Middle (7-8)

Kelowna Secondary (10-12)

French Immersion Kelowna Secondary (10-12)

North Glenmore

North Glenmore Elementary (K-6)

French Immersion Glenmore Elementary (K-6)

Dr. Knox Middle (7-9)

French Immersion Dr. Knox Middle (7-8)

Kelowna Secondary (10-12)

French Immersion Kelowna Secondary (10-12)

Rutland South

Springvalley Elementary (K-5), Quigley Elementary (K-5), Belgo Elementary (K-5),
and Rutland Elementary (K-5)

French Immersion Belgo Elementary (K-6)

Springvalley Middle (6-8)

French Immersion KLO Middle (7-9)

Rutland Senior (9-12)

French Immersion Rutland Secondary (9-12)

Rutland North

Pearson Elementary (K-5) and Rutland Elementary (K-5)

French Immersion Belgo Elementary (K-6)

Rutland Middle (6-8)

French Immersion KLO Middle (7-9)

Rutland Senior (9-12)

French Immersion Rutland Secondary (9-12)

South East Kelowna

South Kelowna Elementary (K-6)

French Immersion Casorso Elementary (K-6)

KLO Middle (7-9)

French Immersion KLO Middle (7-9)

Kelowna Secondary (10-12)

French Immersion Kelowna Secondary (10-12)

Springfield / Spall

A.S. Matheson Elementary (K-6) and Raymer Elementary (K-6)

French Immersion Casorso Elementary (K-6)

KLO Middle (7-9)

French Immersion KLO Middle (7-9)

Kelowna Secondary (10-12)

French Immersion Kelowna Secondary (10-12)

University District

North Glenmore Elementary (K-6)

French Immersion Glenmore Elementary (K-6)

Rutland Middle (6-8)

French Immersion KLO Middle (7-9)

Kelowna Secondary (10-12)

French Immersion Rutland Secondary (9-12)

University Of British Columbia Okanagan (One of the top Canadian Universities)

Upper Mission

Anne McClymont Elementary (K-5) and Chute Lake Elementary (K-5)

French Immersion Dorothea Walker Elementary (K-6)

Canyon Falls Middle (6-8)

French Immersion KLO Middle (7-9)

Okanagan Mission Secondary (9-12)

French Immersion Okanagan Mission Secondary (9-12)

Wilden

Watson Road Elementary (K-6)

French Immersion Glenmore Elementary (K-6)

Dr. Knox Middle (7-9)

French Immersion Dr. Knox Middle (7-8)

Kelowna Secondary (10-12)

French Immersion Kelowna Secondary (10-12)

Watch this video, where I cover everything there is to know about the Best schools in Kelowna.

 If you're still looking for more information on neighbourhood schools around the Kelowna area, read our in-depth guides to the schools, catchments and neighbourhoods for both West Kelowna and Lake Country, BC. 

If you've found this guide on Kelowna's schools and catchments helpful but still have questions or need personalized advice, don't hesitate to contact us. Our dedicated team members at the Brandon Grass Team are local area experts with in-depth knowledge of Kelowna's neighbourhoods and schools. We're here to provide the guidance you need to make the best decision for your family's education and housing needs. 

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