Calgary School Zones
Find the right school.
School catchments shape Calgary neighbourhoods. We help families find homes in the right zone for the schools that matter most. All 403 Calgary schools below — CBE public, CCSD Catholic, charter, private, and French immersion.
On the Map
Every Calgary school, plotted.
389 of Calgary's 403 schools pinned on the map below, color-coded by board. Click a pin for details and a link to the school profile.
CBE
CCSD
Charter
Private
Fr. Imm.
Calgary School Map
CALGARY SCHOOLS — ALBERTA
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Schools Directory
Search & filter.
Search by name, or narrow by school board and grade level. Filters apply to both the map above and the directory below.
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Level
Showing — of 403 Calgary schools
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CBE — Calgary Board of Education
—CCSD — Calgary Catholic School District
—Charter Schools
—Private & Independent
—French Immersion & Francophone
—Calgary Schools FAQs
How do I find out which school my address is zoned to?
Calgary's two boards both have address-lookup tools. CBE: Find a School at cbe.ab.ca. CCSD: Find a School at cssd.ab.ca. We also verify catchment for any home before you make an offer.
What's the difference between CBE and CCSD?
CBE (Calgary Board of Education) is Calgary's public school system — non-denominational, secular, open to all students. CCSD (Calgary Catholic School District) is the Catholic separate school system — faith-based, generally requires Catholic baptism for elementary registration. Both are publicly funded.
What about Charter, Private, and French Immersion schools?
Calgary has 22 charter schools (publicly funded but independent), 7 private/independent schools (Webber, Rundle, Edge, etc.), and several French Immersion / Francophone options. Charter and Francophone schools have city-wide enrollment with no catchment area.
Are Calgary school zones tied to property values?
Yes — specific catchments materially affect Calgary home prices, especially for high-demand schools (Western Canada High in Mount Royal/Elbow Park, Sir Winston Churchill in Hidden Valley). A 5–10% premium for being inside a sought-after catchment is common.
Can my child attend a school outside our catchment?
Yes — CBE and CCSD allow out-of-area requests, but designated-area students always get first priority. If a school is full, out-of-area students may be redirected. Always verify acceptance before counting on a specific school.
Where can I see Calgary school rankings?
The Fraser Institute School Rankings are the most-cited rankings of Calgary schools. The Government of Alberta also publishes school accountability results. Rankings don't capture school culture or fit for your specific child.
Looking in a specific catchment?
Tell us which school zone matters most and we'll find you homes inside the boundary — not just nearby.
Get In Touch →Trusted Calgary Resources
Official sources for Calgary school catchments and city services.