Middle · Central Coquitlam · Como Lake · Austin Heights · SD43 Coquitlam School District

Como Lake Middle — parents' guide + homes in the catchment.

A Coquitlam REALTOR®'s read on Como Lake Middle — what the school offers, which neighbourhoods feed in, and what to know about the catchment housing in Central Coquitlam · Como Lake · Austin Heights.

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What should you know about Como Lake Middle Catchment Homes?

Como Lake Middle School (1121 King Albert Avenue, V3J 1X8) — full school profile: programs, catchment, registration, feeder pathway, plus a Coquitlam REALTOR® Craig Johnston, Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS® and 47+ year Tri-Cities resident, can walk you through the local context. Free Strategy Call ends with a written one-page plan in 24 hours.

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Como Lake Middle School — Como Lake Middle School is a middle school in Coquitlam, serving grades 6–8 in the Central Coquitlam · Como Lake · Austin Heights area. Central Coquitlam middle with strong student-services breadth. Address: 1121 King Albert Avenue, V3J 1X8. Phone 604-936-4262.

Verified school facts · SD43

About Como Lake Middle.

School type

Middle

Grades

6–8

District

SD43 (Coquitlam School District)

Address

1121 King Albert Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3J 1X8

Phone

604-936-4262

Website

SD43 school page →

Administration (2025–26)

Devon Ross (Principal)
VP: Confirm current VP roster with the school office.

Enrolment

Confirm current-year enrolment with the school office.

School hours

Confirm the current year's bell schedule directly with the school at 604-936-4262.

In-catchment registration

SD43 district registration →

Cross-catchment / school of choice

SD43 cross-catchment policy →

Catchment locator

SD43 school locator →

School details verified against the SD43 school page (May 2026). Bell schedules, administrators, and program details can change year to year — confirm the current year directly with the school office before relying on any specific number.

What this school is best known for

A neighbourhood middle school serving central Coquitlam between Como Lake and Austin Heights — known for its full student-services suite (Counselling, ESL, Gifted, Learning Assistance, Learning Resource Program, Skill Development Program).

Como Lake is a standard SD43 neighbourhood middle school serving central Coquitlam — no specialty FI or MACC program, but a notably broad student-services suite including Gifted programming, ESL, Learning Assistance, a Learning Resource Program, and a Skill Development Program.

Programs & academic profile

What Como Lake Middle actually offers.

Core grade 6–8 academic program

Standard BC middle-school curriculum taught by subject specialists.

Exploration / electives

Music, performing arts, visual arts, technology education, home arts.

Athletics

Volleyball, basketball, cross-country, track — typical SD43 middle-school program.

Learning support and inclusion

SD43 inclusive-education model — resource teachers, learning support, counselling.

ELL support

Standard SD43 English Language Learning programming.

Indigenous education

District-wide Indigenous Education programming applies.

Transportation note

SD43 has discontinued regular bus transportation district-wide.

Catchment, feeders & cross-catchment

Where Como Lake Middle students come from — and where they go next.

Catchment area

Central Coquitlam — between Como Lake and Austin Heights, Maillardville-adjacent.

Feeds in from

Mundy Road Elementary, Alderson Elementary, Roy Stibbs Elementary, Miller Park Elementary, Mountain View Elementary.

Promotes to

Centennial Secondary.

Cross-catchment

SD43 allows cross-catchment enrolment when space permits, allocated by lottery with in-district and sibling priority. SD43 cross-catchment policy →

Catchment lines run down individual streets and can put one side of a road in one catchment and the opposite side in the next. Always verify a specific address with the SD43 school locator before relying on any boundary statement.

Extracurriculars · sports · clubs

Top extracurriculars at Como Lake Middle.

Programs change year to year. Confirm the current season's club and sport list on the school's Programs / Clubs page.

Inside the catchment · housing read

Buying inside the Como Lake Middle catchment — what I tell clients.

Inside the Como Lake Middle catchment in Central Coquitlam · Como Lake · Austin Heights, you're looking at established residential streets. Verify the exact catchment for your address through the SD43 locator before committing — boundary lines can run down individual streets.

  1. Verify the exact catchment for any specific address through the SD43 locator. Catchment lines run down individual streets in Central Coquitlam · Como Lake · Austin Heights.
  2. SD43 does not bus. Plan for driving or walking distance to the school.
  3. Cross-catchment placement is available when space permits through the SD43 school-of-choice process — apply if the in-catchment route isn't right.
  4. The Como Lake Middle feeder relationship into the middle school determines the K → 12 path. Plan ahead if K → 12 continuity matters to your family.

Frequently asked questions

Como Lake Middle — FAQ.

Is Como Lake Middle a good school?

Como Lake Middle is an SD43 grade 6–8 middle school serving Central Coquitlam · Como Lake · Austin Heights. A neighbourhood middle school serving central Coquitlam between Como Lake and Austin Heights — known for its full student-services suite (Counselling, ESL, Gifted, Learning Assistance, Learning Resource Program, Skill Development Program).

What is the catchment for Como Lake Middle?

Central Coquitlam — between Como Lake and Austin Heights, Maillardville-adjacent. Verify a specific address through the SD43 school locator.

Who is the principal at Como Lake Middle?

Devon Ross.

What elementary schools feed Como Lake Middle?

Mundy Road Elementary, Alderson Elementary, Roy Stibbs Elementary, Miller Park Elementary, Mountain View Elementary.

Where do Como Lake Middle students go for high school?

Centennial Secondary.

Can my child attend Como Lake Middle from out-of-catchment?

Yes — through the SD43 cross-catchment / school-of-choice process when space permits.

Does SD43 bus to this school?

No. SD43 has discontinued regular bus transportation district-wide.

What grade range does Como Lake Middle serve?

Grades 6, 7, and 8.

What is Como Lake Middle's address and phone?

1121 King Albert Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3J 1X8. Phone 604-936-4262.

Continue your Coquitlam school research

Related Tri-Cities school + catchment pages.

Sources & methodology

School facts verified against the SD43 Como Lake Middle school page, the SD43 2025–26 School Listings (administrators) PDF, and the SD43 school locator. Catchment, registration, and cross-catchment information from SD43's cross-catchment policy page. Real estate commentary is the professional opinion of Craig Johnston, REALTOR® license V99960, working under The MACNABS at Royal LePage Elite West and serving the SD43 Tri-Cities market.

Page reviewed and dated May 2026. License V99960 · BCFSA-regulated. Confirm school program details with the school office before relying on them for an enrolment decision.

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