Elementary Schools Near Houses in Rutland and Glenmore (2021/2022)
Following up on last month’s article, we are going to be going through more educational content! When you set out to look for houses in Kelowna, you’ll likely want to know where the schools are located. For this month we will focus specifically on the elementary schools. School District 23 (Kelowna’s School District), sets boundaries for attendance at each school. This is to ensure the number of students in attendance at each school is relatively equal.
Finding your catchment area can be tricky. Especially, if you’re new to Kelowna. We’ve laid out a list of schools and their corresponding catchment areas to make things a little easier. Both the school and catchment area also include a neighbourhood like the ones featured on our website. This way you can find houses in Kelowna near the school you’d like to send your child to. Follow along below to learn more about elementary catchment areas in Kelowna!
Glenmore Elementary Schools Near Houses in Kelowna
There are several elementary schools located in the various parts of Glenmore. Generally, Glenmore includes: North Glenmore, McKinley, Glenmore, Wilden, and Dilworth Mountain. Each of these neighbourhoods has an allocated elementary school for kids to attend. Some of the schools do overlap. See the table below for reference.
View the SD23 Elementary School Catchment Map Here
Neighbourhood (As Listed On Our Website): | Elementary Schools Available: | SD23 Catchment Area: |
McKinley | North Glenmore Elementary | North Glenmore Catchment |
North Glenmore | North Glenmore Elementary | North Glenmore Catchment |
Dilworth Mountain | North Glenmore Elementary | North Glenmore Catchment |
Wilden | North Glenmore Elementary | North Glenmore Catchment |
Glenmore | 1. Bankhead Elementary | Watson, Glenmore, and Bankhead Catchments
(Glenmore is split into 3 catchments – check the map linked at the top of the table to see the boundaries for these 3 schools.) |
About the Schools:
North Glenmore Elementary :
The North Glenmore Elementary school is a K-6 school that is located on Snowsell Street. This school is close to Wilden, McKinley and Dilworth Mountain. The mascot of the school is a Gator. NGE does offer a preschool program for early education.
Bankhead:
Bankhead Elementary is a K-6 school that can be found on the other side of Clement on Wilson Avenue. The school offers a hot lunch program and various extracurricular activities. The mascot of Bankhead is a Bulldog. Bankhead is close to those in the Downtown, North End area and also the Glenmore area.
Watson Road:
Watson Road Elementary is a quaint little school off of Glenmore Road on Yates. The school teaches kids in grades K through 6. Here students can participate in hot lunch, extracurriculars, and a gifted education program. Watson Road is close to home for those in the Glenmore area.
Glenmore Elementary :
Glenmore Elementary is a K-6 school off of Glenmore Road on Mountain Avenue. The school has a French Immersion program. Their mascot is a bear, and the school is very close to those in the Glenmore area near Bernard.
Rutland Elementary Schools
Like Glenmore, Rutland also has an assortment of elementary schools for children to attend. The Rutland area encompasses the following neighbourhoods: Black Mountain, North Rutland, South Rutland, Ellison, Springfield/Spall, University District. Again, some of these schools do overlap. Also, the catchment ‘area/neighbourhood’ does not always line up with the neighbourhood we’ve defined on our website. Real estate boundaries and educational boundaries differ. The Rutland catchment area does have an open catchment for areas outside of the University District, Ellison, and Black Mountain.
View the SD23 Elementary School Catchment Map Here
Neighbourhood (As Listed On Our Website): | Elementary Schools Available: | SD23 Catchment Area: |
Ellison | Ellison Elementary | Ellison Catchment |
North Rutland | 1. Pearson Elementary
4. Belgo 5. Quigley 6. Springvalley *sometimes Ellison Elementary can be included in this area |
Open Catchment (you can send your child to any of these schools no matter where you are located in South Rutland or North Rutland) |
University District | Ellison Elementary | Ellison Catchment |
Springfield/Spall | 1. Pearson Elementary
4. Belgo 5. Quigley 6. Springvalley |
Open Catchment (you can send your child to any of these schools no matter where you are located in South Rutland or North Rutland) |
South Rutland | 1. Pearson Elementary
4. Belgo 5. Quigley 6. Springvalley |
Open Catchment (you can send your child to any of these schools no matter where you are located in South Rutland or North Rutland) |
Black Mountain | Black Mountain Elementary | Black Mountain |
About the Schools:
Ellison Elementary:
The Ellison Elementary school is located near Old Vernon Road. Their mascot is a bulldog and the staff teaches kids in grades Kindergarten through grade 5. They typically enroll 200 students at this ELE.
Pearson Elementary:
Pearson Elementary school is located near McCurdy Road and Highway 97. This school has the mascot of a cougar. Students begin school at 8:25 am and end at 2:30 pm.
Rutland Elementary :
Rutland Elementary school is probably the most known elementary school in Rutland. It is located on Webster road directly behind the Rutland sports fields and Family YMCA. This school teaches kids in Kindergarten to Grade 5.
South Rutland Elementary:
South Rutland Elementary is located down the road from the Highway 33 and Rutland Road intersection. The school’s mascot is a rocket! Moreover, the school educates 200 students in 10 classes.
Belgo Elementary:
Belgo Elementary can be found off of Rutland Road South on Adventure Road. The school teaches students in Kindergarten to Grade 5. Furthermore, they offer a French Immersion program at Belgo Elementary.
Quigley Elementary:
Quigley Elementary is situated on Kitch Road off of Hollywood Road South. To add, the school prides itself on forward-thinking education and collaborative learning. Quigley operates from 8:25 am and until 2:30 pm.
Springvalley Elementary:
Springvalley Elementary is located off of Springfield on Ziprick Road. This school’s mascot is the Skyhawk. In addition, they have both athletics and arts programs at the school. Additionally, the school teaches 253 children from Kindergarten to Grade 5.
Black Mountain Elementary:
The Black Mountain Elementary school is located off of Highway 33 on Gallagher Road. The school is home to the Bears. Here kids in grades K-5 can learn the fundamentals for their educational journey. Around 450 students are enrolled at BME each school year.
Buy houses in Kelowna today!
Houses in Kelowna are close to several different elementary schools! Stay tuned to our blog for the rest of the elementary catchment and schooling areas in Kelowna. To clear up any confusion about the catchment areas please click here to view the map. School info, programs offered, and more is coming soon to our website. For more information on houses in Kelowna, be sure to contact us today! We are happy to help you find the perfect home near a great school. Education is so important, and we want to ensure the future contributors of Kelowna are well informed. Feel free to reach us at any time, we look forward to working with you!