St. Albert schools guide.
One of the biggest questions families ask when moving to St. Albert is about the schools. Here's everything you need to know about the public and Catholic systems, French immersion programs, and which schools serve which neighbourhoods.
St. Albert has two publicly funded school systems — St. Albert Public Schools (non-denominational) and the Greater St. Albert Catholic School Division — plus several private and alternative options. Both systems consistently rank among Alberta's best.
St. Albert Public Schools.
Over 9,200 students from Preschool to Grade 12. Known for strong academics, fine arts programs, and inclusive environments.
Elementary Schools (K-6)
Sir Alexander Mackenzie School
St. Albert North
Strong community focus, before/after care
Kinosayo Elementary School
Mission / Grandin
Fine arts programming, close to river valley
Leo Nickerson Elementary School
Akinsdale / Deer Ridge
Late French immersion available, strong academic reputation
Lois E. Hole Elementary School
Erin Ridge
One of the highest-rated public elementaries in Alberta
Muriel Martin Elementary School
Lacombe Park
Riverside location, balanced curriculum
Ronald Harvey Elementary School
Forest Lawn / Woodlands
Modern facility, strong parent community
Wild Rose Elementary School
Braeside / South St. Albert
Established school, active school council
K-9 Schools
Elmer S. Gish School
Jensen Lakes / North Ridge
Relatively new school, modern design, K-9
Hillgrove School
The Gardens / Erin Ridge North
Newest St. Albert school, innovative K-9 model
Joseph M. Demko School
Riverside / South Riel
K-9, French immersion stream, strong music program
Junior High (7-9)
Lorne Akins Junior High
Central St. Albert
Strong athletics and fine arts, well-established
William D. Cuts Junior High
Erin Ridge / North
Modern facility, technology focus
High Schools (10-12)
Paul Kane High School
Central St. Albert
Strong academic reputation, fine arts, athletics, French immersion continuation
Bellerose Composite High School
South St. Albert
CTS and trades focus, AP program, strong community ties
Outreach High School
St. Albert
Alternative education setting, smaller class sizes, individualized support
Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools.
The fourth-largest Catholic school jurisdiction in Alberta. Faith-based education from elementary through high school.
Elementary Schools
Albert Lacombe School
Lacombe Park
Established Catholic elementary, strong community
Bertha Kennedy Catholic Community School
Erin Ridge
Modern facility, active parent involvement
École Father Jan
Grandin
French immersion elementary, Catholic faith-based
École Marie Poburan
Akinsdale
French immersion, dual-track programming
J.J. Nearing Catholic Elementary School
Forest Lawn
Well-established, strong academic foundation
Neil M. Ross Catholic Elementary School
Deer Ridge
Modern, growing school
Robert Ruzicka Catholic Elementary School
Jensen Lakes
Newest Catholic elementary, opened 2020s
Junior/Senior High
St. Albert Catholic High School
St. Albert
Grades 7-12, strong academic reputation, consistently ranks among Alberta's top schools in Fraser Institute reports
Morinville Community High School
Morinville (north region)
Serves Catholic students in the northern part of the division
French programs in St. Albert.
St. Albert has strong French immersion options across both school systems:
- École Father Jan — Catholic French immersion, K-6, Grandin area
- École Marie Poburan — Catholic French immersion, K-6, Akinsdale area
- Leo Nickerson Elementary — Public late French immersion (starts Grade 6), Akinsdale/Deer Ridge
- Paul Kane High School — French immersion continuation, Grades 10-12
- Joseph M. Demko School — Public K-9 with French immersion stream
Which school serves your neighbourhood?
School catchment boundaries change and can vary by grade level. Here's a general guide — always confirm with the school board for your specific address.
Erin Ridge
Public: Lois E. Hole
Catholic: Bertha Kennedy Catholic
Jr High: W.D. Cuts
Akinsdale
Public: Leo Nickerson
Catholic: École Marie Poburan
Jr High: Lorne Akins
Lacombe Park
Public: Muriel Martin
Catholic: Albert Lacombe
Jr High: Lorne Akins
Forest Lawn
Public: Ronald Harvey
Catholic: J.J. Nearing
Jr High: Lorne Akins
Grandin / Mission
Public: Kinosayo
Catholic: École Father Jan
Jr High: Lorne Akins
Deer Ridge
Public: Leo Nickerson
Catholic: Neil M. Ross
Jr High: Lorne Akins
Jensen Lakes
Public: Elmer S. Gish (K-9)
Catholic: Robert Ruzicka
Jr High: Part of K-9
Braeside
Public: Wild Rose
Catholic: Multiple
Jr High: W.D. Cuts
The Gardens
Public: Hillgrove (K-9)
Catholic: Multiple
Jr High: Part of K-9
Riverside
Public: Joseph M. Demko (K-9)
Catholic: Multiple
Jr High: Part of K-9
School boundaries are subject to change. Verify current catchment areas with St. Albert Public Schools (spschools.org) or Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools (gsacrd.ab.ca).
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