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Schools near Lowertown

City of Ottawa school data lists 15 schools in and around the guide area, from five groups: CÉPEO, CECCE, OCDSB, OCSB and independent schools.

15 schools are in and around the Lowertown area: 6 school-board elementary schools, 2 school-board secondary schools and 7 independent or provincial schools. Four boards serve the area: OCDSB and OCSB (English public and Catholic) and CEPEO and CECCE (French public and Catholic). The secondary schools here are Continuing Education and Lisgar Collegiate Institute. Catchments are set by address, so confirm a home's designated school with the board.

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Clarence from King Edward St. in Lowertown, Ottawa, 1938 (24880022312)
Clarence from King Edward St. in Lowertown, Ottawa, 1938 (24880022312). Photo: Ross Dunn, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

By the City's school data, the nearest elementary schools to Lowertown East are Sainte-Anne Catholic Elementary School (CECCE, French) and York Street Public School (OCDSB, English), each about 0.3 km away in a straight line. For Lowertown West, York Street Public School is about 0.9 km away and Sainte-Anne about 1.0 km. De la Salle Public High School (CÉPEO, French) is the nearest secondary school to both areas. Lisgar Collegiate Institute (OCDSB, English) is the next nearest.

Distance is not the same as catchment. School catchments and program eligibility are set by each board, so families must confirm their address with each board's school locator before relying on any school. This guide does not state which school a given address is assigned to.

Catchments change. Being close to a school does not guarantee a place there. Confirm the designated school for a specific address with each board before you buy.

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Where the schools are

Straight-line distances. Walking routes are usually 20–40% longer.

Elementary schools

11 schools

Intermediate & middle schools

1 schools

  • MacDonald-Cartier Academy

    Independentindependent

    Independent school270 rue Crichton St

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    600 mfrom Lowertown East centre

Secondary schools

3 schools
Questions people ask

Quick answers

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All 39 questions

  1. What schools serve Lowertown?

    City of Ottawa data lists 15 schools in and around Lowertown, from CÉPEO (4), CECCE (3), OCDSB (3), OCSB (2) and independent schools (3). The nearest elementary schools include York Street Public School (OCDSB) and Sainte-Anne Catholic Elementary School (CECCE). Families must confirm which school serves an address with each board's school locator.

    As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca maps.ottawa.ca

  2. Are there French-language schools in Lowertown?

    Yes. City of Ottawa data lists several French-language schools near Lowertown, including Sainte-Anne Catholic Elementary School (CECCE), Francojeunesse Public Elementary School (CÉPEO) and De la Salle Public High School (CÉPEO). Eligibility depends on each board's rules, so families should confirm with the board.

    As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca maps.ottawa.ca

  3. Which high schools are near Lowertown?

    The nearest high school to Lowertown is De la Salle Public High School (CÉPEO, French-language), about 0.8 km from the West centre and 0.2 km from the East centre in a straight line. Lisgar Collegiate Institute (OCDSB, English-language) is next, at about 1.3 km from the West and 1.6 km from the East. Families must confirm catchments with each board.

    As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca maps.ottawa.ca

  4. Is Lowertown good for families?

    The census shows a different mix in each area. In 2021, children aged 0–14 were 15.0% of Lowertown East residents but 3.4% of Lowertown West residents, and average household size was 1.9 and 1.5 respectively. Schools, parks and a community centre are close by, but families must confirm school catchments with each board.

    As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca ons-sqo.ca

  5. Is Lowertown French-speaking?

    Partly. In the 2021 census, via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study, French was the language most spoken at home for 18.7% of people in Lowertown West and 24.8% in Lowertown East. French-language schools are also among the nearest schools.

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  6. Are there independent schools near Lowertown?

    Yes. City of Ottawa data lists three independent schools near Lowertown: MacDonald-Cartier Academy, Fern Hill School and Ashbury College. Fern Hill School is about 0.8 km from the Lowertown East centre and 1.6 km from the Lowertown West centre, in a straight line.

    As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca maps.ottawa.ca

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