Cochrane is serviced by three school districts: Rocky View Schools, Calgary Catholic School District. and Conseil scolaire FrancoSud. Supporting the school district is an active homeschooling network, Cochrane Home Educators.
In general, school in Alberta starts with half-day kindergarten. Full-time schooling runs from grades 1 to 12. Available programs include religious instruction, French immersion and more.
Elementary schools:
- Cochrane Christian Academy
- École Elizabeth Barrett Elementary (French immersion)
- Fireside School
- Glenbow School
- Holy Spirit School (Catholic)
- École Notre-Dame des Vallées
- RancheView School
Middle schools:
- Mitford School
- École Manachaban Middle School (French immersion)
High schools: