Fort McMurray Schools
Fort McMurray's education serves 80,568 residents: Catholic Division (6,800 students, 13 schools), Public Division, and Keyano College (3,000 full-time, 85% acceptance). Oil sands career programs support $210,000 average household income.
Wood Buffalo Education Districts 2024-25
Two major school divisions serve families: Catholic (6,800 students, 13 schools Pre-K to Grade 12) and Public divisions, plus Keyano College (3,000 full-time students) for oil sands career preparation.
Catholic Schools
6,800 Students, 13 Schools
Fort McMurray Catholic School Division serves ~6,800 students in 13 schools (10 K-6 elementary, 3 high schools). Faith-filled learning environment Pre-K to Grade 12 with focus on spiritual growth and educational excellence.
Enrollment: ~6,800 students across 13 schools
Structure: 10 K-6 elementary, 3 high schools
Focus: Faith-filled, safe, inclusive learning environment
Public Schools
FMPSD Division
Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) serves as a learning community dedicated to educating all students for personal excellence with 2024-25 calendar published.
Mission: Learning community for personal excellence
Calendar: 2024-25 published, 2025-27 available
Scope: Multiple schools serving Fort McMurray families
Specialized Facilities
STEM & Arts Centers
Catholic schools feature Science & Technology Centre at Father Patrick Mercredi Community High School and Performing Arts Theatre at Holy Trinity Catholic High School.
STEM: Science & Technology Centre at Father Patrick Mercredi
Arts: Performing Arts Theatre at Holy Trinity Catholic
Focus: Advanced facilities supporting specialized learning
Keyano College
3,000 Full-Time Students
Four-year college with 3,000 full-time and 5,000 part-time students. 85% acceptance rate. Flexible programs in trades, healthcare, business, and university pathways for oil sands careers.
Enrollment: 3,000 full-time, 5,000 part-time students
Acceptance: 85% acceptance rate
Programs: Trades, healthcare, business, university pathways
Bachelor's Degrees
11 Four-Year Programs
Keyano College offers 11 bachelor's degree programs across Business Administration, Commerce, Education, Science, and Social Work disciplines with local delivery.
Programs: 11 bachelor's degree options
Disciplines: Business, Commerce, Education, Science, Social Work
Advantage: University-level education locally in Fort McMurray
Campus Life
Huskies Athletics & Theatre
Keyano features on-campus theatre hosting major Canadian musical acts, plus Huskies athletics: volleyball, basketball, cheer, cricket, soccer, and futsal teams.
Theatre: On-campus venue, major Canadian musical acts
Athletics: Huskies teams in 6 sports
Sports: Volleyball, basketball, cheer, cricket, soccer, futsal
Fort McMurray Education Options 2024-25
Choose between Catholic Division (6,800 students, faith-based), Public Division (secular), or Keyano College (post-secondary) to match family values and career goals in oil sands community.
Oil Sands Career Preparation
- • Catholic Division: 6,800 students, faith-based education, Science & Technology Centre
- • Public Division: Secular education, personal excellence focus
- • Keyano College: 3,000 full-time, oil sands career training, 85% acceptance
- • University pathways: Bachelor's degrees available locally
- • Trade programs: Direct preparation for $210,000 average income jobs
Family Choice Factors
- • Religious preference: Catholic faith-based vs secular public education
- • Specialized facilities: STEM center, performing arts theatre availability
- • Post-secondary pathway: Local Keyano College vs external universities
- • Community demographics: 80,568 residents, $210,000 average income families
- • Oil sands employment: Career programs matching regional economy
Supporting Fort McMurray Families
Supporting Fort McMurray families across Catholic (6,800 students) and Public school divisions, plus Keyano College families. Sunshine Dry Cleaners keeps students and parents looking professional for education and oil sands careers since 2013.
Location & Hours
Phone
587-276-2998
Hours
Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: Closed