Southern Alberta School Districts & Catchments | Family Real Estate Guide

📚 Southern Alberta School Districts & Catchment Zones

Buying a home in Southern Alberta and wondering where your children will go to school? Whether you're considering Cardston, Taber, Vulcan, or one of the many towns or rural areas across these counties, understanding local school catchment zones is essential for making a smart, family-focused real estate decision.

Use this guide and checklist to navigate the major public and Catholic divisions—compare options, special programs, and find homes for sale in each family-friendly district.

✅ Step-by-Step Checklist: Choosing a Home by School District

1. Know the School Divisions: Each county is managed by one or more public and Catholic school districts. Visit the official division websites for each area to confirm which applies to your county and community.
2. Determine Catchment Zones: Each school provides a catchment map—check division websites or contact the school to confirm your address is in the right area.
3. Compare School Programs: Explore specialized options such as French Immersion, STEM academies, agricultural studies, and more.
4. Verify Commute & Bus Routes: Especially for rural homes, contact the district’s transportation department to confirm eligibility, pickup/drop-off points, and routes.
5. Search Homes Within the Catchment: Once you’ve picked a district or preferred school, focus your home search within that school’s attendance area.

🏫 Featured School Divisions by County

Cardston County

• Westwind School Division No. 74 (Public K–12)
• Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 4 (Catholic K–12)

Cypress County

• Prairie Rose School Division No. 8 (Public K–12)
• Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education (Catholic K–12)

MD of Foothills No. 31

• Foothills School Division No. 38 (Public K–12)
• Calgary Catholic School District (Some areas, Catholic K–12)

County of Forty Mile No. 8

• Palliser School Division (Public K–12)

Lethbridge County

• Lethbridge School Division (Public K–12)
• Holy Spirit Catholic School Division (Catholic K–12)

County of Newell

• Grasslands Public Schools (Public K–12)
• Christ The Redeemer Catholic Schools (Catholic K–12)

MD of Pincher Creek No. 9

• Livingstone Range School Division (Public K–12)
• Holy Spirit Catholic School Division (Catholic K–12)

MD of Ranchland No. 66

• Livingstone Range School Division (Public K–12)

MD of Taber

• Horizon School Division No. 67 (Public K–12)
• Holy Spirit Catholic School Division (Catholic K–12)

Vulcan County

• Palliser School Division (Public K–12)

County of Warner No. 5

• Horizon School Division No. 67 (Public K–12)
• Holy Spirit Roman Catholic School Division (Catholic K–12)

Wheatland County

• Golden Hills School Division No. 75 (Public K–12)
• Christ The Redeemer Catholic Schools (Catholic K–12)

MD of Willow Creek No. 26

• Livingstone Range School Division (Public K–12)
• Holy Spirit Roman Catholic School Division (Catholic K–12)

🚸 Tips for Families Moving to Southern Alberta

• ✅ Contact school principals to arrange tours and discuss program details.
• ✅ Verify the catchment area and bus eligibility before making an offer on a home.
• ✅ Explore extracurriculars, sports, arts programs, and community events for each school.

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Written by Diane Richardson | Over 15 years of experience helping families find the right home in the right school district across Southern Alberta.

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