Transportation
Elementary School Students
In most circumstances, parents are responsible for transporting their children to and from school. However, a student may be eligible for free transportation if the student:
- Resides more than 1.2 kilometres from their neighbourhood school where either:
- Suitable Saskatoon Transit routes exist or
- Significant enrolment concerns have been identified.
- Must leave their neighbourhood to:
- Enrol in French Immersion. Information on French Immersion school zones is available here.
- Enrol in the Mii Taant leur Plaas Michif Early Learning program at Westmount School.
- Enrol in the Nêhiyâwiwin Cree Language and Culture program at wâhkôhtowin School.
In addition, students residing in the following neighbourhoods without schools receive transportation to the schools listed, based on elementary school attendance areas and busing zones.
| Neighbourhood | English Schools | French Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Arbor Creek | Dr. John G. Egnatoff School | École Forest Grove |
| Aspen Ridge | Silverspring School | École Silverspring |
| Blairmore Suburban Centre | James L. Alexander School | École Henry Kelsey |
| Briarwood | Lakeridge School Wildwood School | École Lakeview |
| Brighton (south of Westfield Road, Taube Avenue and Underhill Way) | Roland Michener School | École College Park |
| Brighton (north of Westfield Road, Taube Avenue and Underhill Way) | Dr. John G. Egnatoff School | École Forest Grove |
| City Park | North Park Wilson School | École River Heights |
| Downtown and downtown area daycares | North Park Wilson School | École River Heights |
| Dutch Growers subdivision | Sutherland School | École Forest Grove |
| Exhibition | Buena Vista School | École Victoria |
| Grosvenor Park | Greystone Heights School | École Victoria |
| Haultain (east of Clarence Avenue) | Holliston School | École Victoria |
| Holiday Park | King George Community School | École Henry Kelsey |
| Hudson Bay Park | Mayfair School | École Henry Kelsey |
| Kensington | Lester B. Pearson School | École Dundonald |
| Lakewood Urban Centre | Lakeridge School Colette Bourgonje School | École Lakeview |
| Nutana (north of 8th Street within the Buena Vista School attendance area) | Buena Vista School | École Victoria |
| Nutana Urban Centre | Alvin Buckwold School | École Alvin Buckwold |
| Pleasant Hill | King George School | École Henry Kelsey |
| Richmond Heights | North Park Wilson School | École River Heights |
| Riversdale | King George School | École Henry Kelsey |
| The Willows | Chief Whitecap School | École Victoria |
For information on elementary school attendance areas, click here or here (includes street addresses).
Note: Students who qualify for busing in half-day kindergarten will only be bused one way. If they attend morning class, they will be bused to school. If they attend afternoon class, they will be bused home.
Apply
To apply for busing, please contact your school to inquire.
Hertz Northern Bus
If your school's busing partner is Hertz Northern Bus, you can receive online updates about bus route delays and cancellations on Hertz's website here. To receive email alerts, create an account on the Parent Portal. Route information is also available by calling the Hertz Northern Bus information line 306-374-4777.
Saskatoon Transit: Free Fare for Children in Grade 8 and Under
Starting on September 1, 2024, Saskatoon Transit will launch a new program offering free fares for children in Grade 8 and under. This program allows elementary school-age children to ride all Saskatoon Transit and Access Transit services for free without needing to scan a fare pass or show any documentation (such as an ID) simply by boarding the bus based on their grade level. Click here to learn more.
High School Students
High school students are encouraged to use Saskatoon Transit or to walk, bike or carpool to school.
Severe Weather
For information about transportation during severe weather, click here.