Schools and School Boards In Our Area
Four Simple Steps to Choosing the Right School for Your Child:
Consider your child and your family’s priorities. Begin by exploring the schools in the area and think about what matters most for your child’s learning and growth.
Gather information. Research the schools you’re considering, including programs, extracurriculars, and school board options.
Visit the schools. Arrange a tour to see the environment firsthand, meet staff, and ask any questions you may have.
Start the application process. Once you’ve made your choice, begin registration to secure your child’s spot.
Algonquin Lake Shore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is a separate (Catholic) school board in Ontario, serving about 12,000 students. ALCDSB administers Roman Catholic education across the western portion of Eastern Ontario, including Napanee, Kingston, Belleville, Quinte West, and surrounding areas. The board operates 33 elementary schools, 5 secondary schools, 5 adult-learning sites, and 5 French immersion sites.
Hastings & Prince Edward District (HPEDSB) serves approximately 15,000 students across 38 in‑person schools (31 elementary, two K–12, four 7–12, one secondary) plus a K–10 virtual school. The district spans a large geographic area of about 7,220 km², bordered by Maynooth to the north, Deseronto to the east, Prince Edward County to the south, and Quinte West to the west. With its mix of small cities, villages, rural landscapes, and 1,200 km of shoreline, HPEDSB combines rich tradition and community roots with innovation and student-focused learning.
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) provides a world‑class education to approximately 35,000 students across 89 schools. Spanning more than 7,000 km² of rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and the City of Quinte West/Murray Ward.
Limestone District School Board (LDSB) provides a high‑quality public education to more than 20,500 students across 55 schools plus 5 alternative education centres, spanning approximately 7,719 km². The district covers the City of Kingston and surrounding townships, including Central, North, and South Frontenac, Addington Highlands, Loyalist, Stone Mills, the Frontenac Islands, and the Town of Greater Napanee.
Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario (CEPEO) is the French‑language public school board serving Eastern Ontario, including communities such as Trenton, Kingston, Pembroke, Ottawa, Hawkesbury, and Cornwall. With 43 schools across the region, CEPEO is dedicated to providing inclusive, innovative, and high‑quality Francophone education.
Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) is the French‑language Catholic school board serving Eastern Ontario, including communities such as Kingston, Ottawa, Belleville, and Cornwall. With more than 60 schools across the region, CECCE is committed to providing faith‑based, inclusive, and high‑quality Francophone education that fosters academic excellence, community engagement, and the development of each student.
Thinking about your child’s education?
When choosing a home, many families consider which school or school board will best support their child’s learning. To make it easier, we’ve provided links to the English and French school boards serving the areas around our six offices: Kingston, Napanee, Picton, Belleville, Trenton, and Madoc.
Transportation is key! Tri-Board offers busing for students across the region, helping families access schools safely and conveniently.
Not sure which school your child would attend? If you know the area or have found a home you love, the Tri-Board Eligibility tool can help you determine which schools or school boards serve that address.
