Approximately 32,000 students attend schools in our district in 70 schools. Each school possesses its own personality and qualities that make each a unique representation of its students, staff, and community. Use the links below to get the specific information you want. The third largest school district in BC, with approximately 32,000 students attending 45 elementary schools (kindergarten-grade 5), 14 middle schools (grades 6-8), 11 secondary schools (grades 9-12) and alternative education options. School District No. 43 covers an area of approximately 128 square kilometers with a student population of approximately 34,000. It is bound on the west by Burnaby and the Indian Arm, on the east by the Pitt River, on the south by the Fraser River, and on the north by Burrard Inlet. Within the school districtÕs boundaries are the Cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and the Villages of Anmore and Belcarra.