Results around Auburn Bay lean high: 9 of 14 schools in the top two fifths in Alberta
They include St. Gianna School, St. Marguerite School and Prince of Peace School. The Catholic boards run 10 of its 26 schools, against 18% in Alberta. In or within 3 km of Auburn Bay: 15 elementary schools, 1 secondary school and 10 schools for every grade, with 17,918 students.
What stands out about Auburn Bay’s schools
Several boards
3 boards run schools in the area: The Calgary School Division, The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division and The Red Deer Catholic Separate School Division. The boards ↓
One big school
With 1,843 students, Joane Cardinal-Schubert High School is the area’s biggest. Every school ↓
Big elementary schools
Elementary schools here average 519 students, against 274 in Alberta; Bayside School and Auburn Bay School are the largest. Every school ↓
The strongest results
Top of the area: St. Gianna School (elementary), its results in the top fifth in Alberta. Results ↓
The comparisons are with the province’s schools, never across provinces.
How Auburn Bay’s schools do on Alberta’s tests
The Provincial Achievement Tests in Grades 6 and 9: each school against every school in Alberta.
Its School Grade is A: it compares these results with the other towns of the province.
The area’s schools by fifth of the province
Each school’s band is the average of its measures’ fifths. The mark shows an even fifth of the area’s schools.
| Measure | Schools | Middle here | Alberta |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAT: acceptable standard | 14 | 73% | 67% |
| PAT: standard of excellence | 14 | 16% | 13% |
The widest gap is on the standard of excellence, where the area’s schools reach 16% against 13% in Alberta.
Every school’s results (14)
| School | Measure | Band |
|---|---|---|
| St. Gianna SchoolElementary · Grades K–6 | Acceptable 81% · Excellence 23% | Top fifth |
| St. Marguerite SchoolElementary · Grades K–6 | Acceptable 83% · Excellence 26% | Top fifth |
| Prince of Peace SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | Acceptable 78% · Excellence 25% | Second fifth |
| Christ the King Catholic SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | Acceptable 73% · Excellence 20% | Second fifth |
| Divine Mercy SchoolElementary · Grades K–6 | Acceptable 76% · Excellence 19% | Second fifth |
| Dr. Martha Cohen SchoolAll grades · Grades 6–9 | Acceptable 71% · Excellence 16% | Second fifth |
| Lakeshore SchoolAll grades · Grades 6–9 | Acceptable 72% · Excellence 15% | Second fifth |
| Our Lady of the Rosary SchoolElementary · Grades K–6 | Acceptable 76% · Excellence 16% | Second fifth |
| St. John Henry Newman SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | Acceptable 72% · Excellence 21% | Second fifth |
| St. Albert the GreatAll grades · Grades K–9 | Acceptable 72% · Excellence 14% | Middle fifth |
| St. Isabella SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | Acceptable 75% · Excellence 14% | Middle fifth |
| Dr. George Stanley SchoolAll grades · Grades 5–9 | Acceptable 70% · Excellence 15% | Middle fifth |
| Mountain Park SchoolAll grades · Grades 6–9 | Acceptable 66% · Excellence 14% | Middle fifth |
| McKenzie Highlands SchoolAll grades · Grades 4–9 | Acceptable 62% · Excellence 12% | Fourth fifth |
Alberta Education and Childcare, PAT multiyear school results (core courses pooled). Alberta’s own notes: breaches in 2021–22, wildfires in 2022–24, the January 2026 sitting cancelled, pilot-curriculum students excused. Open Government Licence – Alberta.
Who runs Auburn Bay’s schools
Each level’s schools by system: English public, English Catholic, French-language, and independent or other.
Who runs them, in numbers: English public 14, English Catholic 10 and independent or other 2.
The provincial school lists: each school’s board, language and Catholic or public status.
Where the 26 schools in and around Auburn Bay are
A pin for every school, its colour the system it belongs to.
Points from the provincial lists; Alberta’s missing ones from OpenStreetMap’s Nominatim (© OpenStreetMap contributors).
Schooling in English and French around Auburn Bay
The language each school teaches in, against every school in Alberta.
The mark on each bar is the share of schools in Alberta.
For schooling in French, families look further afield.
Section 23 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms gives French-speaking parents the right to French-language schooling for their children, through the French-language boards.
The 3 boards that run schools here
The boards and their schools here.
| Board | System | Schools | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Calgary School DivisionJoane Cardinal-Schubert, Lakeshore, Dr. George Stanley, Dr. Martha Cohen, McKenzie Highlands, Bayside, McKenzie Lake, Cranston … | English public | 14 | 10,706 |
| The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School DivisionPrince of Peace, St. Isabella, St. John Henry Newman, Divine Mercy, Christ the King, St. Albert the Great, St. Marguerite, Our Lady of the Rosary … | English Catholic | 9 | 6,249 |
| The Red Deer Catholic Separate School DivisionOur Lady of the Rosary | English Catholic | 1 | 369 |
Boards and districts as the provincial lists name them.
How children get a place in Auburn Bay
The neighbourhood school
Children go to the board’s designated school for their address, unless another school agrees to take them.
Catholic schools
Catholic schools are public here, run by separate boards that set their own admissions.
Independent schools
Fees and admissions are each independent school’s own; the province covers a share of costs for those that meet its rules.
The provinces’ education acts and the boards’ own admission policies; check with the board for a given address.
The 26 schools in and around Auburn Bay
High schools within reach of Auburn Bay
Every secondary school within 15 km of the town, nearest first.
Counting out to 15 km, there are 58: 30 English public, 20 English Catholic and 8 independent. For the shortest journey, Lakeshore School: 0.7 km.
| School | Board | System | Band | Students | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore SchoolAll grades · Grades 6–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Second fifth | 980 | 0.7 km |
| Prince of Peace SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | Second fifth | 977 | 0.8 km |
| Christ the King Catholic SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | Second fifth | 699 | 1.2 km |
| Dr. George Stanley SchoolAll grades · Grades 5–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Middle fifth | 966 | 1.5 km |
| Joane Cardinal-Schubert High SchoolSecondary · Grades 10–12 | The Calgary School Division | English public | – | 1,843 | 1.7 km |
| McKenzie Highlands SchoolAll grades · Grades 4–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Fourth fifth | 742 | 2.4 km |
| St. Isabella SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | Middle fifth | 972 | 2.8 km |
| St. John Henry Newman SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | Second fifth | 839 | 2.8 km |
| Dr. Martha Cohen SchoolAll grades · Grades 6–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Second fifth | 907 | 3.1 km |
| St. Albert the GreatAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | Middle fifth | 620 | 3.5 km |
All 58 secondary schools
| School | Board | System | Band | Students | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Park SchoolAll grades · Grades 6–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Middle fifth | 587 | 4 km |
| Midsun SchoolSecondary · Grades 7–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Fourth fifth | 633 | 5.1 km |
| All Saints SchoolSecondary · Grades 10–12 | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | – | 1,845 | 5.8 km |
| Monsignor J. S. Smith SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | Second fifth | 808 | 6 km |
| Don Bosco SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | Middle fifth | 348 | 6.1 km |
| Wilma Hansen SchoolAll grades · Grades 5–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Bottom fifth | 373 | 6.3 km |
| Father James WhelihanAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | Second fifth | 583 | 6.4 km |
| Centennial High SchoolSecondary · Grades 10–12 | The Calgary School Division | English public | – | 1,793 | 6.9 km |
| Bishop O'Byrne High SchoolSecondary · Grades 10–12 | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | – | 1,524 | 7.3 km |
| Trinity Christian SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Palliser School Division | English public | Top fifth | 478 | 7.6 km |
| St. Bonaventure SchoolSecondary · Grades 7–9 | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | Middle fifth | 259 | 7.8 km |
| Holy Child SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | Second fifth | 961 | 8.6 km |
| Nickle SchoolAll grades · Grades 6–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Fourth fifth | 478 | 9.1 km |
| Samuel W. Shaw SchoolAll grades · Grades 5–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Middle fifth | 847 | 9.3 km |
| St. Francis of Assisi AcademyAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Christ the Redeemer Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | Second fifth | 593 | 9.5 km |
| Heritage Heights SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Foothills School Division | English public | Second fifth | 412 | 9.5 km |
| Our Lady of Peace Elementary Junior High SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | Second fifth | 779 | 9.7 km |
| R. T. Alderman SchoolAll grades · Grades 5–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Top fifth | 700 | 10 km |
| Monsignor J. J. O'BrienAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | Second fifth | 735 | 10 km |
| Willow Park SchoolAll grades · Grades 5–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Bottom fifth | 592 | 10 km |
| Robert Warren SchoolAll grades · Grades 6–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Second fifth | 316 | 11 km |
| Marshall Springs SchoolAll grades · Grades 6–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Middle fifth | 707 | 11 km |
| Dr. E. P. Scarlett High SchoolSecondary · Grades 10–12 | The Calgary School Division | English public | – | 1,833 | 11 km |
| David Thompson SchoolAll grades · Grades 5–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Second fifth | 681 | 11 km |
| Glenmore Christian Academy Junior HighAll grades · Grades 6–9 | – | Independent | Top fifth | 387 | 11 km |
| St. Stephen SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | Fourth fifth | 318 | 11 km |
| Lord Beaverbrook High SchoolSecondary · Grades 10–12 | The Calgary School Division | English public | – | 2,059 | 12 km |
| Harold Panabaker SchoolAll grades · Grades 5–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Second fifth | 399 | 12 km |
| St. Matthew SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | Second fifth | 559 | 12 km |
| Sherwood SchoolAll grades · Grades 4–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Bottom fifth | 335 | 12 km |
| Third Academy Calgary SouthSecondary · Grades 7–12 | – | Independent | Bottom fifth | 104 | 12 km |
| URSAAll grades · Grades K–12 | – | Independent | – | 820 | 12 km |
| Akiva AcademyAll grades · Grades K–9 | – | Independent | – | 41 | 12 km |
| William Roper Hull SchoolAll grades · Grades 1–12 | The Calgary School Division | English public | – | 101 | 13 km |
| Our Lady of the Rockies High SchoolSecondary · Grades 10–12 | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | – | 1,338 | 13 km |
| Fairview SchoolAll grades · Grades 4–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Top fifth | 948 | 13 km |
| West Island CollegeSecondary · Grades 7–12 | – | Independent | Top fifth | 683 | 13 km |
| Woodman SchoolAll grades · Grades 5–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Second fifth | 546 | 13 km |
| John Ware SchoolSecondary · Grades 7–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Fourth fifth | 381 | 13 km |
| Henry Wise Wood High SchoolSecondary · Grades 10–12 | The Calgary School Division | English public | – | 1,862 | 14 km |
| St. Cyril SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | Bottom fifth | 287 | 14 km |
| St. Augustine Elementary Junior High SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division | English Catholic | Fourth fifth | 439 | 14 km |
| Vista Virtual SchoolAll grades · Grades 1–12 | The Pembina Hills School Division | English public | Bottom fifth | 2,011 | 14 km |
| Tanbridge AcademyAll grades · Grades K–9 | – | Independent | Second fifth | 298 | 14 km |
| Summit West Independent SchoolAll grades · Grades K–12 | – | Independent | Fourth fifth | 935 | 14 km |
| Red Deer Lake SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Foothills School Division | English public | Top fifth | 499 | 14 km |
| Calgary Jewish AcademyAll grades · Grades K–9 | – | Independent | Top fifth | 156 | 15 km |
| Louis Riel SchoolAll grades · Grades K–9 | The Calgary School Division | English public | Top fifth | 906 | 15 km |
Distances in a straight line from the town’s centre point.
Towns its size in Alberta
Towns of a similar population, with their schools in or within 3 km; described, not ranked.
| Town | Population | Schools | Students | French | Nearest secondary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | 26,305 | 14 | 7,943 | 1 | 0.2 km |
| … | |||||
| Evergreen | 19,988 | 41 | 18,701 | 0 | 0.6 km |
| Tuscany | 19,986 | 27 | 12,547 | 1 | 0.5 km |
| Stony Plain | 19,662 | 14 | 8,372 | 1 | 1.1 km |
| Wîhkwêntôwin | 19,050 | 65 | 28,543 | 6 | 0.2 km |
| Auburn Bay | 18,296 | 26 | 17,918 | 0 | 0.7 km |
| Taradale | 17,911 | 34 | 21,751 | 1 | 0.4 km |
| Sylvan Lake | 17,897 | 10 | 3,395 | 0 | 0.5 km |
| Mahogany | 17,818 | 26 | 17,873 | 0 | 1.4 km |
| Cold Lake | 17,798 | 14 | 4,588 | 1 | 0.7 km |
| … | |||||
| Lacombe County | 11,072 | 21 | 5,960 | 0 | 2.8 km |
More schools than here: 31 of the 68 others. A school in French is nearby in 31 towns of 69.
Populations from Statistics Canada; schools from the provincial lists, in or within 3 km of each town.
Schools in the towns around Auburn Bay
For each nearby town, its schools in or within 3 km of its outline, with straight-line distances.
| Town | Schools | French | Catholic or independent | Nearest secondary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Bay | 26 | 0 | 12 | 0.7 km |
| Cranston 1.5 km | 27 | 0 | 11 | 0.1 km |
| Mahogany 2.1 km | 26 | 0 | 12 | 1.4 km |
| McKenzie Towne 2.7 km | 32 | 0 | 15 | 0.6 km |
| New Brighton 3.3 km | 21 | 0 | 10 | 0.3 km |
| McKenzie Lake 3.5 km | 33 | 0 | 14 | 0.7 km |
| Copperfield 3.8 km | 22 | 0 | 10 | 1 km |
Most schools next door: McKenzie Lake, 33.
What this data can and can’t tell you
- Bands, not ranks. The PAT shares at the acceptable standard and at excellence are each placed by fifths among Alberta’s schools.
- What isn’t here. There are no inspection ratings to show, and a single year of enrolment gives no trend.
- The year. Schools as listed for 2025/26.
- Boards and systems. Every public school has a board: English or French, and in this province public or Catholic too. Independent schools have none.
- Which schools count. A 3 km band around Auburn Bay’s outline is included, as it is for every town on the site.
- The kinds of school. The kind of school is what its province lists: elementary, secondary or both.
Questions about schools in Auburn Bay
Is there a French-language school in Auburn Bay?
Not within 3 km of Auburn Bay. The French-language board still serves families here.
How many schools are there in Auburn Bay?
5 are inside the town itself and 21 lie within 3 km of its edge.
How do I get a place at a school in Auburn Bay?
Contact the board: it names the school for your address and takes the registration.
Which boards run the schools in Auburn Bay?
The Calgary School Division (14), The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division (9) and The Red Deer Catholic Separate School Division (1), with each one’s schools in brackets.
Sources: Alberta Education and Childcare, school enrolment 2025/26 (Open Government Licence – Alberta) · map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).