Alberta announces 10 new school projects for Edmonton to address classroom shortages

The Alberta government says it will move ahead with 10 new school projects in Edmonton as part of efforts to address growing classroom shortages linked to rapid population growth.

Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides announced the projects under the province’s 2026 budget. The announcement brings the total number of public school projects currently underway in Edmonton to 37.

According to the Alberta Ministry of Education, the newly announced projects include eight new schools and two replacement schools. The facilities are planned primarily for fast-growing suburban areas of the city where student enrollment has been rising quickly.

The ministry says the 10 projects are expected to create space for about 8,400 additional students once completed.

Provincial data shows more than 80,000 new students have enrolled in Alberta schools over the past three years, increasing pressure on classrooms and prompting the government to expand school infrastructure.

All 10 Edmonton projects are currently in the planning or design stage, according to the ministry.