Every child dreams of visiting a castle, and Buena Vista School is Saskatoon's castle on the hill! Nestled in a safe and caring neighbourhood, Buena Vista School is rich in history and architecture—we opened our doors in 1914 and celebrated our 100th anniversary in 2014. Our renovated building showcases and accentuates our beautiful building.

Buena Vista is a prekindergarten to Grade 8 school, open to all. We primarily serve the Buena Vista, Exhibition and Nutana neighbourhoods.

Nature-Based Learning

Buena Vista School proudly offers a unique Nature-Based Learning program from prekindergarten to Grade 5. Nature-Based Learning includes a range of experiences that support academic achievement, personal growth, and enjoyment through connection to nature.

Activities include:

• Outdoor learning experiences, including at the Brightwater site outside Saskatoon
• Outdoor play and garden education
• Indigenous land-based learning
• An emphasis on the local natural world, plants, and animals

Our Values

At Buena Vista School, we emphasize academic excellence, character, engagement and well-being, with student success at the centre of all we do. Our community takes pride in the fact that Buena Vista School has a strong emphasis on academics featuring numerous learning opportunities and supports, including:

• Access to numerous outdoors spaces, including our own grounds, Buena Vista park, and the river valley
• Extracurricular programs (e.g., student leadership, track, cross-country club, volleyball, basketball)
• A quality physical education program offered to all students
• A band program available to students in grades 6 to 8
• A music specialist available to all grade levels
• An impressive, open library
• Motivated, knowledgeable, and supportive staff
• Two full-time resource teachers
• Educational assistants for students who require intensive supports
• Transportation for students in the Exhibition and Nutana areas
• Before and After School Care program.

Book a Visit

We invite you to come visit us at Buena Vista School. We'll show you around the building and grounds and share what we can offer your family. To book a visit at Saskatoon's castle on the hill, contact us.