Publication Date & Scope: The Fraser Institute's 2024 "Report Card on Alberta’s Elementary Schools" was released in 2024, covering 730 schools across public, separate, independent, and charter systems
Improvement Spotlight — Banff Elementary: Among the most notable stories of improvement, Banff Elementary School (public) rose from a score of 6.1 in 2017 to an impressive 9 in 2023
Calgary’s Top Performers in 2022–23 (per available data)
While the 2024 public release didn’t outline Calgary’s full ranking list, earlier data (2022–23) offers insights into top schools in Calgary:
Clear Water, Master’s, Renert, and Webber all achieved a perfect 10/10 rating and are tied for 1st place among all of Alberta
Other high performers include:
Calgary French & International — 9.8 (rank 5)
Holy Name, Sunalta — 9.6 (rank 9)
Louis Pasteur, Rundle College — 9.4 (rank 13)
St. Joan of Arc — 9.3 (rank 16)
These top-caliber schools are clustered among both public and private institutions.
FFCA Charter Schools — 2025 Update
The Foundation for the Future Charter Academy (FFCA), which includes six combined elementary-middle campuses, achieved an overall provincial rank of 28 out of 858 elementary-level schools, placing them in the 97th percentile. This marks their highest-ever ranking to date.
A Balanced View
It’s worth noting that the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) and certain school divisions have criticized the Fraser Institute’s methodology. They argue that the rankings:
Rely heavily on Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) results.
Do not account for socioeconomic context, student diversity, special needs, and broader school qualities
What Parents Should Consider
Rankings offer useful starting points but shouldn’t drive decisions alone. Consider:
Visiting schools in person.
Talking to administrators and teachers.
Reviewing programs beyond test scores.
Assessing school atmosphere, values, and fit with your child’s needs.
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