- (JK) to Grade 8
- 15 Dey Drive
- ~580 students
- Known for: Drama program, sports, active parent community
- French Immersion is only for Gr. 5–8 (grades 1-4 are at Cameron Street Public School for French Immersion)
Admiral Collingwood Elementary
Cameron Street Public School
- (JK) to Grade 8
- 575 Cameron Street
- Central location
- Known for: Fantastic themed plays & concerts, craft market, art shows, Terry Fox Run, Kilometre Club
- French Immersion Entry (Gr. 1–4)
Connaught Public School
- (JK) to Grade 8
- 300 Peel Street
- Known for: Small-school feel, smaller class sizes, welcoming environment
Mountain View Public School
- (JK) to Grade 8
- 300 Spruce Street
- West end / Georgian Meadows
- Known for: Caring staff, strong academics
- Near the Centennial Aquatic Centre and skatepark
Catholic Schools
Public Schools
École Notre-Dame-de-la-Huronie
- (JK) to Grade 8
- 55 Findlay Drive
- 100% French instruction—serves Collingwood, Wasaga Beach & Clearview Township
- French First Language
- English classes start in Gr. 4
- At least 1 parent must be French
St. Mary's Catholic School
- (JK) to Grade 8
- 18 Saunders Street
- Faith-based education open to all families
- Core French (Gr. 1–8)
High Schools
Public and Catholic
Collingwood Collegiate (CCI)
- (JK) to Grade 8
- 6 Cameron Street
- ~1,525 students
- French Immersion (Gr 9 – 12)
- Known for: Marching band, athletics, course variety
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
- Grades 9–12
- 160 Collins Street
- ~470 students
- Serves a wide area in Southern Georgian Bay
- Do not necessarily need to be catholic
- Known for: Smaller community, hospitality SHSM, alpine skiing
Private & Nature Schools
Pretty River Academy
- Preschool – Grade 8
- 11521 Hwy 26 W
- 40-acre campus
- Known for: small classes, flexible scheduling for elite athletes (skiers, cyclists, sailors)
- 2025–26 Tuition: See their website for details.
$22,250/yr (Gr. 1–8)
$20,000/yr (JK/SK)
Preschool $1,550/mo
National Ski Academy
- Grades 9–12 for alpine ski racers
- 200 Oak Street
- Known for: Integrated academics + elite ski training
- Currently on a 1-year pause but visit nsa.on.ca for more details.
Free Spirit Forest & Nature School
- 18 months – 12 years+
- 879 Sixth Street + other regional locations - see website for details
- Known for: Part-time outdoor programs (1 day/week), PA day & summer camps
- Supplement to regular school
Childcare & Daycare
⚠️ Wait lists are long. Infant and toddler spots can have wait times of several months to over a year. Register before you move if possible.
Childcare Providers in Collingwood
- YMCA Child Care — Multiple school locations
- CEY Child Care Collingwood — Receiving 73 of the new spots
- Little People's Day Care
- Mouse & Ru — Private preschool (18 months–5 years)
- Simcare Childcare Services — Licensed home daycare network
- Fee subsidy: Available through County of Simcoe (income-based eligibility)
Before & After School Programs
Most elementary schools offer on-site before/after school care, typically run by the YMCA or other licensed providers. Contact your child's school directly for availability and costs.
School Bus & Transportation
School bus service is provided by Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium. Routes cover Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Clearview, and surrounding areas.
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From our family to yours: Our child takes the bus to school daily—it's reliable and the drivers are great. Walking is also an option for many families (about 15 minutes from our neighbourhood). Most schools have both bus and walk zones.
Bus eligibility: Generally, students living beyond the walk zone qualify for transportation. French Immersion students may have different boundaries.→ simcoecountyschoolbus.ca
Which Neighbourhood → Which School?
Your home address determines your designated public school. Here's the general breakdown:
Neighbourhood | Elementary School |
Georgian Meadows | Mountain View PS |
Downtown / Central | Cameron Street PS or Connaught PS |
East End | Admiral Collingwood |
West End | Mountain View PS |
French Immersion (all areas) | Cameron Street PS (Gr. 1–4) → Admiral (Gr. 5–8) |
Catholic & Private: No catchment boundaries—apply from anywhere.
Notre-Dame-de-la-Huronie: Serves Collingwood, Wasaga Beach & Clearview Township.
CCI (high school): Draws from Collingwood, Stayner & Wasaga Beach.
⚠️ Confirm before you buy: Use the SCDSB Home School Locator to verify which school your address feeds into. Boundaries can change.
Frequently Asked Questions About Collingwood Schools
Andrea was a great help when we needed to choose a school in Collingwood and the bus transportation there for our kids.
– Kasia P
Written by Andrea Mendes • Collingwood Realtor & Local Parent • andreamendes.ca
Last updated January 2026. Verify details with individual schools. Tuition and programs subject to change.
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