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Ridgeview Elementary
About
Ridgeview Elementary School is located at 1250 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7T 2G3. The school describes itself as a K–7 community with a long tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and the fine arts, with a focus on preparing students with skills and competencies for success today and in the future. Ridgeview emphasizes developing core competencies (thinking, communication, and personal/social responsibility), encouraging students to understand their strengths and passions, and building collaboration, flexibility, and adaptability.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (West Vancouver)
Education language: Ridgeview Elementary is part of West Vancouver Schools, which offers English Language Learner (ELL) support for K–12 students, guided by BC’s English Language Learning Standards (reading, writing, and oral language). Information about French Immersion is available at the district level, but the provided sources do not indicate that Ridgeview Elementary offers a French Immersion program.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 981-1250
Email: ridgeview@wvschools.ca
Principal: Warren Zerbe
Education Languages
Ridgeview Elementary is part of West Vancouver Schools, which offers English Language Learner (ELL) support for K–12 students, guided by BC’s English Language Learning Standards (reading, writing, and oral language). Information about French Immersion is available at the district level, but the provided sources do not indicate that Ridgeview Elementary offers a French Immersion program.
Programs and Services
English Language Learner (ELL) support District ELL programs and services are available through West Vancouver Schools. Families can view an ELL support brochure and contact district staff for current information. Clubs and activities / Athletics The school notes that elementary sports are inclusive (“Everyone is welcome”) and that different sports run at different times of the year. The site also notes that coaches are volunteers (teachers, parents, or other community volunteers). Band Band is listed under Ridgeview’s Programs and Services.
School Culture and Expectations
Ridgeview describes itself as a school “where everyone is welcome, respected and valued.” The school emphasizes nurturing the whole child, a strong work ethic (including a focus on grit), and a strong culture of care. Students are encouraged to participate, serve, or lead in academics, athletics, fine arts, and/or community service, and the community is described as strong, courageous, and resilient.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
West Vancouver Schools provides a district process for student transportation: families must submit an online request form for each student needing transportation. Bus service is provided in accordance with ministry guidelines for students living beyond walk limits who cannot safely walk to the nearest eligible public school. Visitor parking is available at all West Vancouver schools, and school-site parking lots are generally available to the public after school hours unless otherwise marked.
Enrollment
West Vancouver Schools accepts applications from families living within and outside the district. Families apply through the district’s online admissions process, which requires uploading all required documentation; incomplete applications are not considered for placement or waitlists and may be removed if not completed within two weeks. After submitting, families are instructed to confirm they received an automated email confirmation.
Location
Site: westvancouverschools.ca/ridgeview-elementary/
Phone: 604 981-1250
Address: 1250 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7T 2G3
Ridgeview Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Ridgeview Elementary
56.95
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 57 - below the district public school average of 59, trailing by 2 points.
Literacy: 55
Numeracy: 59
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
73.21
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the district public school average of 59, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
75.78
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
76.29
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 61, ahead by 15 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 55, numeracy is 59, and overall is 57.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 2 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 59, while literacy is lowest at 55.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 2 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 6 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 57, student commitment to learning is 73, critical thinking is 76, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 76, while Academic Performance is lowest at 57.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 12 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
57.45
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 57 - above the district public school average of 55, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
80.66
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the district public school average of 77, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
75.20
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
81.60
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - above the district public school average of 78, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 81, Health is 75, and Work Ethic is 82.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 82, while Health is lowest at 75.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
97.68
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 98 - well above the district public school average of 48, ahead by 50 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
86.60
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 87 - well above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 40 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
55.68
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - well above the district public school average of 35, ahead by 21 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 98, Facilities and Personnel is 87, and Learning Resources is 56.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 98, while Learning Resources is lowest at 56.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 50 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
61.54
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - in line with the district public school average of 62, within 0 points.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
82.95
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 83 - in line with the district public school average of 84, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
70.21
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - in line with the district public school average of 70, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 83 and Safety is 70.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 83, while Safety is lowest at 70.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 5 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
68.87
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - in line with the district public school average of 68, within 1 point.
Teachers are rated for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 69.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2019/2020.