Future Schools in Rivercrest, Dawson’s Landing and Ambleton
Schools are an important consideration for many families when choosing where to call home. At Qualico Communities, school sites are considered as part of the long-term planning that helps communities grow and evolve over time.
Now, some of those plans are beginning to take shape, with new schools moving forward in Rivercrest in Cochrane, Dawson’s Landing in Chestermere and Ambleton in NW Calgary. These future schools will add convenient access to education while becoming an important part of the communities around them.
As planning progresses, families may wonder what’s happening with these future school sites and what comes next. Here’s a look at the latest school updates across these three Qualico communities.
A new RVS school is coming to Rivercrest
A new Rocky View School broke ground in Rivercrest, Cochrane in August 2026 and is expected to open in fall 2028. Welcoming over 900 students. The school will serve students from Kindergarten to Grade 8, giving families in the community more convenient access to education and helping to alleviate overcrowding in the fast-growing town of Cochrane.
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Dawson’s Landing to Welcome Future Schools
New Rocky View Schools Facility
A new Rocky View Schools K–9 school is planned in the southern part Dawson’s Landing in Chestermere, with construction funding now in place and an anticipated opening in 2028. The official opening date is still to be confirmed.
The $53.2-million school is expected to accommodate approximately 905 students, helping support growing enrolment needs in Chestermere and providing families in Dawson’s Landing with convenient access to education close to home
Future School Location
New Calgary Catholic School Under Construction
Construction is underway on a new Calgary Catholic School District K–9 school in northern Dawson’s Landing in Chestermere, following a groundbreaking in June 2025.
The new school will add much-needed classroom space for Chestermere families as the city continues to grow. The official school name and attendance boundaries are still to be confirmed.
Future School Location
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Catholic high school planned for Ambleton
A new Calgary Catholic School District high school is planned for Ambleton in northwest Calgary, with the project now approved for provincial capital funding and currently in the planning stage.
The new school is expected to serve students in Grades 10 to 12 and accommodate up to 1,525 students at full occupancy. An opening date has not yet been announced, but the future school will add another important education option for families as Ambleton and northwest Calgary continue to grow.
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What families should know
At Qualico Communities, supporting access to education is an important part of creating well-rounded, family-friendly communities. New schools help reduce pressure on existing schools in surrounding areas while giving more students the opportunity to learn closer to home.
School sites are identified early in the planning process and serviced by the developer with the necessary roads, utilities, and infrastructure. Until a school is built, the site may be landscaped as community greenspace for residents to enjoy. School construction timelines are determined separately by municipalities, school boards, and the province based on community needs and funding priorities.
As communities grow, school timelines, designated schools, and registration details may change. Families are encouraged to visit the appropriate school board, city or community website for the most up-to-date information.
Current Designated Schools
While future schools are planned for Ambleton, Rivercrest and Dawson’s Landing, students are currently designated to existing schools based on their community, grade level and program needs.
Families can find the most up-to-date designated school information through Rocky View Schools here
Families can find up to date information on CCSD designated schools here