Top 30 Schools in Calgary

Ensuring that your child has the best education and opportunities possible is always at the forefront of every parent’s mind. Setting up your child for success often starts with finding the right school. This is why Luxury Infills has prepared a list of the highest performing schools in Calgary that you should consider when moving your family into a new home. In accordance with the Fraser Institute's findings, the following schools have been ranked according to their score on a scale from 1 to 10, based upon their provincial achievement testing results. 

The Top 15 Elementary Schools in Calgary:

Choosing your child’s first school can be difficult, afterall elementary schools set the foundation and building blocks of work ethic, morality, and individuality at a very young age. You are entrusting teachers not only to care and encourage your son or daughter, but to teach them the grounds of responsibility, integrity, compassion, and kindness. Get your child started on the right foot with the right learning environment which will help them learn and grow.

1. Master’s

Score: 10

Type: Palliser Division

Ward: 8 

Neighbouring Communities: Garrison Woods, Currie Barracks, Lincoln Park

2. Renert

Score: 10

Type: Private

Ward: 1

Neighbouring Communities: Royal Oak

3. Webber

Score: 9.9

Type: Private

Ward: 6 

Neighbouring Communities: Aspen Woods

4. Rundle College

Score: 9.7

Type: Private 

Ward: 6 

Neighbouring Communities: St Andrew’s Heights, Parkdale

5. Sunalta

Score: 9.6

Type: Public

Ward: 8

Neighbouring Communities: Walk Zone Map - Sunalta, West Village, Scarboro 

6. Holy Name

Score: 9.4

Type: Separate

Ward: 8

Neighbouring Communities: Glendale, Killarney, Glenbrook, Rutland Park

7. Bearspaw Christian

Score: 9.1

Type: Private 

Ward: 2 

Neighbouring Communities: Glacier Ridge, Nolan Hill

8. St. Joan of Arc

Score: 9.1

Type: Separate

Ward: 6 

Neighbouring Communities: Wentworth, West Springs

9. Clear Water

Score: 9.0

Type: Separate 

Ward: 8

Neighbouring Communities: Currie Barracks, Garrison Woods

10. Calgary French & International

Score: 8.9

Type: Private 

Ward: 6 

Neighbouring Communities: Cougar Ridge, Medicine Hill, West Springs, Patterson

11. Menno Simons Christian

Score: 8.9

Type: Palliser Division

Ward: 6 

Neighbouring Communities: Springbank Hill, Signal Hill

12. Calgary Christian

Score: 8.7

Type: Palliser Division

Ward: 6 

Neighbouring Communities: Glendale, Glenbrook, Signal Hill

13. Father Doucet

Score: 8.7

Type: Separate 

Ward: 13

Neighbouring Communities: Shawnessy, Millrise

14. Dr Roberta Bondar School

Score: 8.7

Type: Public

Ward: 6 

Neighbouring Communities: Walk Zone Map - Aspen Woods, Strathcona Park

15. Altadore

Score: 8.6

Type: Public

Ward: 8 

Neighbouring Communities: Walk Zone Map-Altadore, South Calgary, North Glenmore Park

The Top 15 Secondary Schools in Calgary:

As your kids get older, it’s imperative that you find them a well-equipped school to help usher them into adulthood and prepare them for university or college. These learning environments should be able to bring out the creativity and individuality of your child and give them opportunities to excel within their studies and self expression. This is also their first introduction to society and where they fit in. Educators are tasked with fostering your children with good work ethic, ambition, and innovation that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. 

1. Renert School

Score: 10.0

Type: Private

Ward: 1

Neighbouring Communities: Royal Oak

2. Rundle College

Score: 10.0

Type: Private

Ward: 8 

Neighbouring Communities: Aspen Woods, Strathcona Park, Springbank Hill

3. Webber

Score: 10.0

Type: Private

Ward: 6

Neighbouring Communities: Aspen Woods

4. West Island College

Score:  9.8

Type: Private

Ward: 11

Neighbouring Communities: Fairview, Fairview Industrial, East Fairview Industrial

5. Foundations of the Future

Score: 9.4

Type: Charter

Ward: 7 

Neighbouring Communities: Montgomery, University District

6. Clear Water

Score: 9.1

Type: Separate

Ward: 8 

Neighbouring Communities: Currie Barracks, Garrison Woods

7. Bearspaw Christian

Score: 9.1

Type: Private

Ward: 2 

Neighbouring Communitie: Glacier Ridge, Nolan Hill

8. Master’s College

Score: 9.0

Type: Palliser Division

Ward: 8 

Neighbouring Communities: Currie Barracks, Garrison Woods

9. Western Canada

Score: 8.8

Type: Public

Ward: 8

Neighbouring Communitie: Walk Zone Map - Sunalta, Beltline, Bankview

10. Calgary Academy Collegiate

Score: 8.8

Type: Private

Ward: 6 

Neighbouring Communities: Aspen Woods, Springbank Hill

11. Westmount

Score: 8.8

Type: Charter

Ward: 8

Neighbouring Communities: University Heights, St. Andrews Heights

12. Ernest Manning

Score: 8.7

Type: Public

Ward: 6 

Neighbouring Communities: Walk Zone Map - Springbank Hill, Signal Hill

13. Sir Winston Churchill

Score: 8.4

Type: Public

Ward: 4

Neighbouring Communities: Walk Zone Map - Brentwood, Dalhousie, Edgemont

14. Rundle’s College Academy

Score: 8.4

Type: Private

Ward: 8

Neighbouring Communities: Altadore, Garrison Woods

15. Dr. E. P. Scarlett

Score: 8.0

Type: Public

Ward: 13 

Neighbouring Communities: Walk Zone Map - Canyon Meadows, Southwood, Woodlands

Finding the Right Neighbourhood for your Family

Finding the right school for your child may be difficult but finding the right family home can be even harder! There are so many considerations that go into buying a home; square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, neighbourhoods, school catchment areas, garage space, materials, age, and price. This is a lot of information to digest all at once. The housing process can be long, arduous, and stressful but it doesn’t have to be. Local real estate expert and industry leader, Kamil Lalji, is a compassionate professional who will get you the best deal on your new home. He’s an excellent negotiator who always brings his clients’ best interests to the table on every transaction. Through his real estate brand, Luxury Infills, he specialises in high-end, single-family homes located in the best neighbourhoods in Calgary. Him and his team provide home buyers and sellers concierge-like service while guaranteeing peak satisfaction and results. 

If you’re considering moving, contact Kamil Lalji today to get started on the home buying and selling process.