Lakehead Public Schools (LPS)

Thunder Bay, Ontario, CA

2135 Sills Street, Thunder Bay

(807) 767-1631

Last updated: 05/05/2025

School Details

About Lakehead Public Schools (LPS)

Currently over 9,100 students attend Lakehead Public Schools (LPS) and programs. LPS offers consistent high quality core programming in English and French Immersion from Junior Kindergarten through to Grade 12. Lakehead Public Schools works with parents, community partners, and employees to make good things happen for its students inside and outside the classroom.

Lakehead Public Schools is the largest public school board in Northwestern Ontario. Lakehead Public Schools educates, encourages, and supports students to develop a passion for learning, to set high personal standards, and to become active community and global citizens. Every student is provided with equal opportunities to learn in safe schools with innovative programming and quality educators.

Why Lakehead Public School

Schools: Lakehead Public Schools is committed to the success of every student. LPS operates 23 elementary schools and 3 secondary schools over a large geographical area so that children can attend a neighbourhood school close to home!
Location: Thunder Bay is the largest community on Lake Superior. With a population of 109,140, it is the most populous municipality in Northwestern Ontario. Thunder Bay offers true Canadian culture with both rural and urban atmospheres. People from around the world choose to come to Thunder Bay for the excellent quality of living, educational and professional opportunities and beautiful landscapes.
International Baccalaureate Program: Scoring well above the world average annually, LPS schools offer the only I.B program in Northwestern Ontario.