Ardrossan Academy
 Ardrossan Academy is a Scottish secondary school opened in October 1882 serving Ardrossan with pupils also coming from nearby Saltcoats West Kilbride Seamill and other areas.The school day starts at 8.45am and finishes on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at 3.30pm and Thursday and Friday at 2.40pm.As of 2013 the Headteacher is Miss L. Chalmers.