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If you're thinking of buying a home in Ocean Park, one of the most important factors for many families is school quality and options. Ocean Park sits within Surrey School District 36, which offers a variety of strong elementary and secondary schools serving the neighbourhood. Below is an overview of the schools in and around Ocean Park — and what makes each one a great choice for families.

Elementary Schools Serving Ocean Park

École Crescent Park Elementary School

• Grades: K–7 Surrey Schools Learning By Design

• Highlights: Crescent Park Elementary has a long-standing history in the community, tracing its roots back to the early 1900s. Surrey Schools Learning By Design The school supports inclusion with Learning Support and Integration Support Teachers, and a broad extracurricular program including athletics (basketball, volleyball, badminton, track) and robotics/makerspace activities. Surrey Schools Learning By Design

• French Immersion Option: Crescent Park offers late French immersion for grades 6–7. Surrey Schools Media+1

• Community Engagement: A very active Parent Advisory Council (PAC) supports cultural events, spirit days, and school-wide initiatives like Jump Rope for Heart, Young Entrepreneur Fairs, and robotics/design challenges. Surrey Schools Learning By Design

Ocean Cliff Elementary School

• Grades: K–7 Surrey Schools Learning By Design+1

• Location & Setting: Nestled in a peaceful, wooded neighbourhood, Ocean Cliff has access to outdoor learning spaces — including a “secret garden” classroom — bounded by mature trees and natural areas. Surrey Schools Learning By Design

• French Program: Ocean Cliff offers an Intensive French program in grades 6 and 7, which prepares students well if they wish to continue with enhanced French studies in secondary school. Surrey Schools Learning By Design+1

• Student Life & Extracurriculars: Students can participate in a wide variety of activities: sports like basketball, soccer, track, ultimate frisbee; leadership groups; band and choir; as well as STEM-based challenges like Minecraft, science fair, and raising butterfly larvae. Surrey Schools Learning By Design

• Community Culture: There’s a strong partnership with the PAC, which supports field trips, equity initiatives, classroom needs, and seasonal events. Surrey Schools Learning By Design

École Laronde Elementary School

• Grades: K–7 Surrey Schools Learning By Design

• Immersion Focus: Laronde is the only fully French Immersion elementary school in the Surrey School District. Surrey Schools Learning By Design Students are immersed in French from kindergarten, with English introduced later (around Grade 3). Surrey Schools Learning By Design

• Student Profile: The school has a very diverse student body. Many are coming from non-French language families, and the immersion program draws people from across the region. Surrey Schools Learning By Design

• Social-Emotional Learning: Laronde places a strong emphasis on building social-emotional skills: goal-setting, emotion management, positive relationships, and empathy are part of the school’s learning philosophy. Surrey Schools Learning By Design

• Community Involvement: The PAC is very active in running cultural and learning initiatives, supporting French-language development, and encouraging students to use French in class and beyond. Surrey Schools Learning By Design

• Demand: According to the Surrey School District’s long range facilities plan, Laronde is at or near capacity, reflecting strong demand for its French immersion program. Surrey Schools Media

Secondary School Option for Ocean Park Families

Elgin Park Secondary School (Grades 8–12)

• Location: Serves students from Ocean Cliff, Crescent Park, Ray Shepherd, Chantrell Creek, and Semiahmoo Trail elementary schools. Surrey Schools Media

• Academic Programs: Elgin Park offers a well-rounded curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses in subjects like Calculus and Fine Arts. Surrey Schools International Education

• Experiential Learning & Core Competencies: The school emphasizes “learning as an experience,” focusing heavily on the BC core competencies: communication, thinking, and personal/social development. Surrey Schools Learning By Design

• Extracurriculars: Students have access to a wide variety of clubs, athletics, band, technology education, home economics, and leadership opportunities like Model United Nations. elginparksecondary.com

• Community & Diversity: With around 1,300+ students, Elgin Park fosters a strong sense of connection. The school values social-emotional learning and has a committed PAC. Surrey Schools Learning By Design

• Performance & Reputation: Known for academic rigor and student engagement, Elgin Park is a well-regarded secondary school in the South Surrey area. Wikipedia

Why Ocean Park Is Attractive to Families From a School Perspective

• Diverse Schooling Options: Whether parents prefer French immersion (Laronde, Crescent Park) or an intensive French program (Ocean Cliff), there are flexible language-education choices right in or near Ocean Park.

• Strong Community Ties: Each school in the area has an active Parent Advisory Council, making it easier for families to plug into school life, support their children’s learning, and shape school events.

• Outdoor and Experiential Learning: Both Ocean Cliff and Crescent Park lean into outdoor education, leveraging nearby trails, green spaces, and garden-classrooms — perfect for children who thrive in nature.

• Seamless Transition to Secondary: With Elgin Park Secondary nearby, students enjoy continuity from local elementary schools to a robust high school, with access to advanced academics and a supportive, community-focused environment.

Final Thoughts for Prospective Homebuyers

For families looking at Ocean Park, the school options check a lot of important boxes: quality, choice, and community. Whether you’re prioritizing French immersion, small-school charm, or a strong local high school, Ocean Park’s schools have it all.

Joel Ross, Personal Real Estate Corporation

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