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Public school · Secondary (high school) · Updated April 2026

Dr. Charles Best Secondary School

Coquitlam, BC · Coquitlam School District 43 · Coquitlam. Catchment context, programs, and what homes near Dr. Charles Best Secondary School typically transact for — built by REALTOR® Dan Marusin PREC of Renanza Realty Inc.

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Dan Marusin PREC — Coquitlam realtor
Dan Marusin PREC
Renanza Realty Inc. · 777 Hornby St #600, Vancouver
dan@danmarusin.com 778-918-5990
Type
Public school
Level
Secondary (high school)
District
Coquitlam School District 43
Address
2525 Como Lake Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3J 3P3
Neighbourhood
Coquitlam

Reputation

Why Dr. Charles Best Secondary School ranks the way it does

Noted for top performers in district; strong music, arts, and athletic programs. Emphasis on care, excellence, achievement.

Programs & streams

APMusicVisual ArtsAthleticsIB Link

Best fit for

  • arts-focused families
  • well-rounded students
  • music students

Every BC public school has catchment rules and choice programs that change year over year. Always verify with Coquitlam School District 43 before relying on a school as a buying criterion.

Real estate within the catchment

What homes near Dr. Charles Best Secondary School cost in 2026

Central Coquitlam; homes $1.8M–$3.3M, condos $550K–$900K.

Treat catchment as something to verify, not assume. I run the address through Coquitlam School District 43's lookup and, where I can, check which neighbouring sold properties actually attended Dr. Charles Best Secondary School in the past two years.

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FAQ

Dr. Charles Best Secondary School FAQs

Is Dr. Charles Best Secondary School a good school in Coquitlam?

Noted for top performers in district; strong music, arts, and athletic programs. Emphasis on care, excellence, achievement. It's particularly well-suited for arts-focused families, well-rounded students, music students. Catchment availability and school choice may apply — always verify the latest catchment with Coquitlam School District 43.

What programs does Dr. Charles Best Secondary School offer?

Distinguishing programs at Dr. Charles Best Secondary School include: AP, Music, Visual Arts, Athletics, IB Link. Specific stream availability and entrance requirements vary by year — confirm with the school directly.

What do homes near Dr. Charles Best Secondary School typically sell for?

Central Coquitlam; homes $1.8M–$3.3M, condos $550K–$900K. I run a hand-built CMA for any address you're considering — list, sold, and active comps in the catchment, plus a check on which properties have actually attended this school recently.

How do I confirm a property is in the Dr. Charles Best Secondary School catchment?

Coquitlam School District 43 publishes the official boundaries, and they shift — sometimes mid-year. Trust the district lookup, not the listing copy. I verify every catchment-sensitive Coquitlam address before drafting subject removal terms.

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