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Mixed results for PG elementary schools in the Fraser Institute rankings

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

Three elementary schools in Prince George ranked in the top third out of 870 schools in the Fraser Institute’s annual report card released today (Tuesday).

They are Cedars Christian (133rd), St. Mary’s (141st), and Immaculate Conception (153rd) – all independent schools.

The highest-rated SD 57 elementary school was Southridge (228th).

In addition, several Prince George elementary schools ranked near the bottom- this included College Heights (862nd), Quinson (845th), and Spruceland (821st).

Ron Brent was ranked last by the Fraser Institute.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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