Mary Butterworth is situated in the community of Castle Downs. We are a Junior High School with a populaton of approximately 600 students.  

Mary Butterworth primarily draws students from the Beaumaris, Baturyn, Dunluce, Lorelei and Lago Lindo neighbourhoods.  Mary Butterworth is also the catchment school for students residing in the Chambery, Elsinore, Canossa, Rapperswill and Albany communities.  

Mary Butterworth is a district special needs site for Opportunity and Behaviour Learning Assistance Grades 7-9.  We are also proud to offer Pre Advanced Placement for Grades 7-9 and a Knowledge and Employability program at Grade 8 and 9.  

2023-2024 School Year

For the 2023 - 2024 school year, Mary Butterworth School is full in planned classes in Grades 7 to 9 in the regular program and Grades 7 to 9 in the Advanced Placement program. We will no longer be accepting students in the Academic Enrichment program. For the regular program, we will now only accept resident students for Grades 7 to 9 who have newly moved into the school’s attendance area.

A resident student of Edmonton Public Schools has at least one parent or legal guardian living in Edmonton who is not Roman Catholic. Non-resident students can enrol in another Division school with space in planned classes.

If you are new to Edmonton Public Schools, you must register online. 

2022-2023 School Year

Mary Butterworth School is full in planned classes in Grade 7 to 9 in the Academic Enrichment program and Grade 7 to 9 in the Regular program. We will now only accept resident students in Grade 7 to 9 in the regular program who have newly moved into the school’s attendance area for the regular program.

A resident student of Edmonton Public Schools has at least one parent or legal guardian living in Edmonton who is not Roman Catholic. Non-resident students can enrol in another Division school with space in planned classes.

If you are registering for Kindergarten or if you are new to Edmonton Public Schools, you must register online.

Academic Enrichment Program

What is the Academic Enrichment Program?  This program is intended for all junior high students who want an academically rigorous and challenging program.  It is appropriate for students who are interested in broadening their intercultural and international perspectives. Learn more here. 

At Mary Butterworth School we focus on improving teaching and learning.  Staff use proven, research-based teaching strategies and assessment practices to help students reach their potential. Students are expected to be strategic readers.  They should understand what they are expected to learn and be able to explain their mastery of the learning expectations.  ‌

For more information, please read our Student Rights and Responsibilities.