Pretty River Academy

Pretty River Academy PreK-8 Not For Profit, Independent School
Early years matter most 🌱 Nurturing environment • Caring teachers • Supportive community.

Limited spots for September — call 705-444-5376 or visit prettyriveracademy.com We welcome the opportunity to show you and your family our School. Please contact us to arrange a personal tour: [email protected] or 705-444-5376

Small moments. Big growth.Quiet focus.Creative choice.A student taking pride in the process.This is learning at PRA. We ...
09/03/2026

Small moments. Big growth.

Quiet focus.
Creative choice.
A student taking pride in the process.

This is learning at PRA. We couldn't be more excited to start the new school year next week!

08/25/2026

What if learning looked like this?

At Pretty River Academy, students have opportunities to learn in real places, with real purpose. Science can happen on the Collingwood Trail System. Observation can happen by Georgian Bay. Problem-solving can happen through robotics. Curiosity can grow on the boardwalk overlooking the wetland.

These experiences help students connect ideas, work collaboratively, think critically, and see learning as something active and meaningful.

This is the PRA difference: students are valued, challenged, supported, and given room to explore the world around them.

Curious about PRA? Come see us in action.
Book a tour: https://www.prettyriveracademy.com/book-a-tour

08/23/2026

At school, little moments matter. A familiar face at the door, a warm welcome into the classroom, and the feeling that each child belongs help set the tone for a day of learning, connection, and growth.

Students learn best when they feel known and supported. At PRA, that begins from the moment they walk in.

Curious about the PRA difference? Come see us in action.
Book a tour: https://www.prettyriveracademy.com/book-a-tour

08/20/2026

Every child grows in their own way.

Our short parent reflection, What Helps Your Child Thrive?, is designed to help families understand their child's growing strengths and explore what may support their learning, confidence, independence, and sense of belonging.

Receive your child's personalized Resilient Learner Snapshot here: https://prettyriveracademy.scoreapp.com

At PRA, students have space to read, write, observe, wonder, and connect their learning to the world around them.Our 40-...
08/10/2026

At PRA, students have space to read, write, observe, wonder, and connect their learning to the world around them.

Our 40-acre campus is part of that experience. Learning happens on the deck overlooking the wetland, along the trail, and in so many places between. Students are given opportunities to slow down, look closely, think deeply, and grow as curious, confident learners.

Curious about PRA? Come see us in action. Book a tour. https://www.prettyriveracademy.com/book-a-tour

08/07/2026

Confidence grows when children have opportunities to discover what they can do.

Sometimes stepping onto a stage reveals a confidence, voice, or joy they didn’t know was there.

That’s learning at PRA.

Curious about Pretty River Academy? Schedule a tour: https://www.prettyriveracademy.com/book-a-tour

08/03/2026

The moment a child begins to believe, “I can do this.”

Jodi shares the confidence she has seen grow in her children at PRA.

At Pretty River Academy, students are valued, supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow as capable learners.

Sometimes the PRA difference shows up in a big moment.
Sometimes it shows up in something a child never used to say.

Curious about PRA? Book a tour.
https://www.prettyriveracademy.com/book-a-tour

08/01/2026

At PRA, the arts are part of how students build confidence, creativity, communication, and connection.

When they keep the beat, rehearse together, step into a character, or take a final bow, students practice skills that reach far beyond the stage.

They learn to collaborate.
To listen.
To take brave steps.
To share their voice.
To grow.

This is the PRA difference.

Curious about PRA? Book a tour. https://www.prettyriveracademy.com/book-a-tour

At PRA, students learn that their ideas matter.PRA Talks gave our middle school students the chance to do exactly that.O...
07/31/2026

At PRA, students learn that their ideas matter.

PRA Talks gave our middle school students the chance to do exactly that.

Our students learn to think critically, communicate confidently, and that their ideas matter.

Because they do.

And the world deserves to hear them.

Curious about the PRA difference? Book a tour: https://www.prettyriveracademy.com/book-a-tour

07/27/2026

At PRA, teachers know each student individually, support them as learners, and encourage them to take on challenges with confidence.

A PRA parent shares what changed most for her child: his confidence. She also describes what many families value about our school: the feeling that PRA is a true partner in their child’s growth.

If you are exploring school options in the Collingwood area for your child, we would be happy to show you what learning looks like here.

Book a tour at Pretty River Academy.
https://www.prettyriveracademy.com/book-a-tour

Address

11521 Highway 26 West
Collingwood, ON
L9Y5E7

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17053054700

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