Top Elementary Schools in Calgary, Alberta

Families who are considering moving to Calgary, knowing how the local schools perform is important information. When compared to Edmonton, the capital city in the province of Alberta, the elementary schools in Calgary perform better. This is according to a report released by the Frasier Institute. When based solely on the Provincial Achievement Tests, Calgary schools outperformed Edmonton schools.

Below are the top three schools in Calgary. According to the Fraser Institute, these schools earned ten points out of a possible ten points based both on their test scores and other data.

Sunalta School

Established in 1910, Sunalta School is the oldest school to make this list released by the Frasier Institute, and the only public school. With its strong arts program, daily physical activity component, strong focus on academics, and core program of character development and social responsibility, this community school aims to educate the whole child and to turn out well-rounded children.

Clear Water Academy

A private Catholic school, the Clear Water Academy campus is located right in Calgary's heart. It provides varied educational opportunities for students from junior kindergarten up through grade 12. Designed to educate the mind, body and spirit, this school does so through a mix of rigorous intellectual stimuli, a range of athletic opportunities and designated activities that engage the entire family and that are scheduled throughout the year.

Webber Academy

Offering instruction to kindercentre, elementary and junior/senior students, the Webber Academy gives its students more than stellar academic opportunities. This private school offers a non-denominational education that focuses on an expansive athletics department, a robust fine arts department and provides a range of enrichment activities for its students.