Schools

Lakeland Catholic School District No. 150 and Northern Lights School Division No. 69 serve the Cold Lake area.

Preschool, Jr. Kindergarten, or Early Childhood programs are offered in Alberta, with schools in Cold Lake offering different programs. However, it is important to note, these programs are fee based.  There are exemptions for Early Childhood Education to be part of the child’s education program based on specific eligibility.

There are a number of preschool and nursery schools in Cold Lake outside of the local schools as well. Some also offer child care services to include casual support. 

Despite being a smaller community, Cold Lake features public, Catholic, and French immersion schools that span elementary and secondary education. Cold Lake Schools include: 

• Art Smith Aviation is a public school for grades K – 8.  
• Elizabeth Community is a public school for grades ECS – 8.  
• Holy Cross is a Catholic school for grades pre-K – 6. 
• St. Dominic is a Catholic school for grades pre-K – 6.  
• École Voyageuris a French immersion school serving grades pre-K -12.  

Although there are no major Universities in Cold Lake, there are two colleges that offer some post-secondary options. These colleges include: 

• Portage College is an accredited college with a variety of programs and course offerings.  
• Lakeland College is an accredited college offering a wide range of programs and course offerings.  

Northern Lights Outreach School:A non-traditional learning environment for high school students to learn with blended educational practices.