Providing education for their children has always been important to the families of Mount Albert.  Since the early pioneer days there has been a school in the village.  Records show that, in 1856, Upper Canada had 62 Grammar Schools, two of which were located here.  These schools focused on reading, writing, arithmetic and geography.

Prior to 1907, the students attended school all year round.  There were four school terms; starting in October, January, April and July.  At the end of each term, parents, relatives and friends were invited to attend the examination sessions.  These sessions were oral examinations of each child on specific topics.

In 1907, provincial legislation created the two-month summer vacation.

In 1948, rural High School Boards were eliminated and township boards managing area schools were made compulsory.  Over the next few years, the rural schools were closed and sold.  At that time, Mount Albert joined the Newmarket high school area.  Since then, high school students from Mount Albert have taken the bus to Newmarket.

In 1964, rural Public School Boards were eliminated and township boards managing area schools were made compulsory.  Over the next few years, the rural schools were closed and sold,  often they were made into homes.  

In 1966, a new public school was built in Mount Albert as a central public school for the area.  A bus service was, and still is, provided for children living outside the village.