Education
Today, Cupar is home to Kilmaron school, one secondary school and two primary schools. Castlehill Primary School which opened to pupils in 1975 is located on the outskirks of the town and has a school role of 420. Kilmaron School caters for disabled children.
Bell Baxter High School located on Carslogie Road, serves both the town and surrounding villages. The School role recorded in February 2009, was estimated at 1620 pupils. Elmwood College has three main campuses situated in the town and surrounding area. The college has been praised as a centre for excellence in golf-related studies and being a specialist in land-based education. Local businesses also benefit from the work of the Elmwood Rural Business Centre.
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