NEW SCHOOLS AND MODERNIZATIONS
We believe that, wherever they live, students deserve a great education, great teachers and high-quality places to learn.
The Board of Trustees approves and submits our Three-Year Capital Plan to the provincial government each year to ask for funding for new schools and major modernizations. Edmonton Public Schools decides and prioritizes which projects go into the plan, and the government decides which ones get funded and when funding will be received.
Our Board of Trustees continues to ask the government for much-needed funding for new schools in growing areas of our city, as well as funding to modernize or replace older schools to make sure all students are in high-quality learning environments.
New schools
Edmonton Public Schools currently has two new schools under construction, and funding for a number of upcoming projects.
Under construction
There are two schools currently under construction:
- Glenridding Heights (Grades 7 to 12), tentatively scheduled to open in September 2028
- Edgemont (Grades K to 9), opening date to be determined
Other funded projects
In March 2025, the Government of Alberta announced funding for five new school projects across the Division as part of the Alberta School Construction Accelerator Program. This program is designed to build up to 90 new schools across the province, and modernize or replace 24 more.
The five new Edmonton Public Schools projects are in addition to the six projects announced in March 2024.
These projects are funded at various levels to reduce costs and minimize schedule disruptions and delays.
Construction funding
This level of funding includes:
- getting final prices for materials and labour (tendering)
- constructing the building
- making final adjustments after students and staff move in
Projects previously funded at other levels
Three schools that received design funding in 2024 had construction funding announced in February 2025:
- Glenridding Heights (southwest Edmonton)—Grades K to 6
- Rosenthal (west Edmonton)—Grades K to 6
- McConachie (northeast Edmonton)—Grades 7 to 9
Design funding
This level of funding brings a project to the point where it’s ready for construction. It includes design and preparing construction tender documents. Further funding will be needed to finalize designs and build these schools.
Projects previously funded at other levels
Two schools received planning funding in March 2024 and design funding in October 2024:
New projects
Two other school projects received design funding in 2025:
- Hawks Ridge (northwest Edmonton)—Grades K to 6
- Addition to Dr. Anne Anderson (southwest Edmonton)—Grades 10 to 12
Planning funding
At this level of funding, the project’s expected scope and schedule are finalized, and the site is made ready for construction.
New projects
Three schools received planning funding in 2025:
- Castle Downs (northwest Edmonton)—Grades 10 to 12
- The Grange / The Hamptons (west Edmonton)—Grades 10 to 12
- Silver Berry (southeast Edmonton)—Grades K to 6
Modernizations
There are currently no approved modernization projects for Edmonton Public Schools.
