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Pakenham Schools & Family Life
Where Pakenham families learn and play.
A plain-English guide to the schools and family amenities in Pakenham, always confirmed by address with the board.
By April Mohr, Team Lead & REALTOR® · Mohr Properties Real Estate Group |
Last updated September 28, 2026
A note on catchments. Which school your child attends is set by the school board and confirmed by your specific home address, never by a website. Rural boundaries and busing can change, so treat the lists below as a starting point and use the official board locators before making any decision. We’re glad to help you check.
Schools
Schools in Pakenham
Public: Upper Canada DSB
- Pakenham Public School (JK–Grade 8), the village school
- Almonte & District High School (Grades 7–12) for secondary
- French Immersion is offered within the board (confirm availability by address)
Catholic: Catholic DSB of Eastern Ontario
- No Catholic school in Pakenham; nearest is Holy Name of Mary (Almonte)
- Notre Dame Catholic High School (Carleton Place) for secondary
- French-language options require busing (confirm with the board)
Pakenham has one local public elementary, Pakenham Public School, with high school in nearby Almonte. Catholic and French-language families generally look to Almonte and Carleton Place, with busing. Grade ranges and busing can change, so please confirm current details with the board for your address. There is no IB program in Pakenham.
Confirm by address
Find your school
Confirm your catchment by address:
• Public (Upper Canada DSB): UCDSB find-your-school
• Catholic (CDSBEO): CDSBEO school locator
• French-language boards have their own locators. We’re glad to point you to the right one for your address.
• Public (Upper Canada DSB): UCDSB find-your-school
• Catholic (CDSBEO): CDSBEO school locator
• French-language boards have their own locators. We’re glad to point you to the right one for your address.
Family life
Beyond the classroom
Pakenham families have the river and the historic bridge, Mount Pakenham for winter sports, Fulton’s Sugar Bush in spring, trails and country space year-round, with Almonte’s shops, arena and services a short drive away.
About the author
April Mohr
April Mohr is the Team Lead of Mohr Properties Real Estate Group with RE/MAX Absolute Realty Inc., Brokerage. Based in Arnprior, she and her team help buyers and sellers across Arnprior, Renfrew, Almonte, Stittsville, Kanata, Pakenham and Kinburn.
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