Parry Sound Region Economic Development Community

Education

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Elementary and Secondary Schools

There are two school boards serving the Parry Sound Area Development Community. The Parry Sound Roman Catholic School Board offers elementary school students the option for schooling rooted in Roman Catholic beliefs and values. The Near North District School Board oversees the community's multiple public elementary schools as well as Parry Sound District High School.

Elementry and Secondary Schools in the Development Community

School Name Location Contact Information
Public Elementary Schools1    
Humphrey Public School Seguin Township 705-732-4801
McDougall Public School Municipality of McDougall 705-746-5904
Nobel Public School Municipality of McDougall 705-342-5251
Victory Public School Town of Parry Sound 705-746-5691
William Beatty Public School* Town of Parry Sound 705-746-9333
Catholic Elementary Schools    
St. Peters The Apostle School Town of Parry Sound 705-746-7196
Public Secondary Schools2    
Parry Sound High School Town of Parry Sound 705-746-6140

1 Elementary Schools host grades JK to 8
2 Secondary Schools host grades 9 to 12
* Offers an extended french program for grades 5 to 8

Private Schools

The community is home to the internationally recognized Rosseau Lake College reputed for excellence and innovation. The co-ed boarding and day school provides high quality academic programming for grades 7 to 12. Academic components are integrated with a unique and diverse co-curricular program to create a holistic learning experience.

The community also hosts the New Horizon Montessori Early Learning Center and the Otter Lake Christian Elementary School.

Post Secondary Institutions

Canadore College Parry Sound Campus offers independent study, video conferencing and on-campus classes within the community. Course offerings include various full and part time certificate programs, including the Critical Care Nursing Certificate program offered in partnership with the area hospital. The college also provides training and advancement opportunities through professional and personal development seminars, workshops and classes.

The numerous post secondary institutes located within an approximate 2 hour radius of the community provide additional opportunities for training and recruitment.

Post Secondary Institutes

School Name Location Distance from the Community
Canadore College Parry Sound Campus Town of Parry Sound 0km
Georgian College Barrie 125km
Canadian Career College Barrie, North Bay, Sudbury 125km, 155km, 160km
Nipissing University North Bay 155km
Cambrian College Sudbury 160km
Laurentian univeristy Sudbury 160km