Budget 2026, if passed, invests in what matters and that means building more schools in Alberta's fastest-growing cities. These 10 new school projects build on the 27 previously announced projects that are currently underway in Edmonton.
"Budget 2026 is building schools where Edmonton families need them most - investing in new and replacement schools that give students modern, well-equipped classrooms closer to home as the city continues to grow."
Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Education and Childcare
The 10 new Edmonton school projects include eight new schools and two replacement schools. Edmonton Public Schools is approved for four new schools. Edmonton Catholic Schools and Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord are each approved for two new schools and one replacement school.
Together, these projects will create or renovate more than 8,400 student spaces in Edmonton. With a total of 40 new projects funded in Budget 2026, there are now 161 active school projects underway across the province.
"As Alberta's population grows, we are building the schools needed to keep pace. These Edmonton projects will ensure families have modern schools in their communities, supporting long-term growth. Our focus is clear: plan carefully, build efficiently and deliver the classrooms students and teachers need."
Martin Long, Minister of Infrastructure
Alberta's student population has increased significantly, with 80,000 students joining Alberta's schools in just three years. That is why Alberta's government continues to focus on accelerating school construction in communities with the greatest pressures on their classrooms, through the Schools Now program.
"Today's announcements are excellent news for francophone families in Edmonton. Not only do they address the sustained growth in francophone education, but they also ensure students have access to schools equivalent to those of the anglophone majority, right in their own communities."
Etienne Alary, chair, Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord
This work is part of the province's generational investment of $8.6 billion to build and renovate more than 100 schools, which will create over 200,000 student spaces for Alberta students.
"This planning funding represents a clear commitment to delivering Catholic education close to home for families across Edmonton. It allows us to move these priority projects forward with confidence and prepare for new schools where they are needed most."
Sandra Palazzo, board chair, Edmonton Catholic Schools
Budget 2026 focuses on what matters, makes disciplined choices and takes decisive action.
Quick facts
- Since 2024, 102 new modular classrooms, two modular washrooms, and eight modular relocations have been approved and deployed in Edmonton, creating more than 2,500 new student spaces and relocating 200 additional spaces to schools with the greatest needs.
- The province's $44-million investment in public school projects through Budget 2026 is part of its larger $8.6 billion Schools Now program.
- Schools Now was launched in September 2024 to accelerate school construction across the province.
- By 2031-32, the program will deliver about 200,000 new and renovated student spaces across the province.
- To ensure the best value for Alberta taxpayers, school project costs are only made available after construction contracts are signed.
Related information
- Planning and building schools (Has a list of all 40 Budget 2026-approved school projects)
- Schools Now
- School Construction Accelerator Program
Backgrounder : Budget 2026 Edmonton school projects (10)
