Cochrane is serviced by two school districts: Rocky View Schools and the Calgary Catholic School District. 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 grade one until grade 12. Available programs include religious instruction, French immersion and more.
Elementary schools:
- Cochrane Christian Academy
- École Elizabeth Barrett Elementary (French immersion)
- Fireside School
- Glenbow Elementary
- Holy Spirit Catholic School
- École Notre-Dame des Vallees
- RancheView School
Middle schools:
- Mitford Middle School
- Ecole Manachaban Middle School (French immersion)
High schools: