Want to relive your school days? Well now you can, because these incredible educational buildings are ripe for conversion. With their cavernous halls and distinctive architecture, these deserted schools for sale have the potential to become amazing, one-of-a-kind residences. If you're on the lookout for a fixer-upper with a difference, then run, don't walk and simply click or scroll on...

If you're working with a limited budget, but still want to get your hands on a property with space, seclusion and jaw-dropping scenery, then Mid Yell School could be just the place for you. The former educational facility lies in Mid Yell, a coastal settlement on the island of Yell, the second-largest of the Scottish Shetland Islands. 

Listed with a guide price of just £199,000 ($242k), this abandoned building offers plenty of potential and all for a bargain sum. Inside, the main school building is sprawling, with vast classrooms, a huge assembly hall, offices and bathrooms. Many of the rooms also benefit from sweeping views across the island. The listing also includes a sizeable hut, which could be used for a variety of purposes.

Even better, the property already comes with planning permission to convert it into a café, hotel, or five one-bedroom flats. In fact, a third of the works have already been carried out. The school's former art department has already been converted into a café, fully equipped with a large industrial kitchen. Are you willing to finish the job? If so, National Property Auctions has all the information you need.

Over in Carmarthenshire, Wales, you could pick up the former Maesybont Primary School for just £220,000 ($267k). With bags of character and ample space for creating a stunning family home, this abandoned building is a real find—one that's sure to be snapped up quickly.

Located in a lovely rural hamlet, just down the road from the market town of Llandeilo, the property stands in spacious grounds with a gated and enclosed boundary, a parking area and space for further development. Though we don’t know how big the building is, we do know there’s an entrance hall, a main hall, two spacious class rooms, an old kitchen, a cloakroom and toilet block. 

Plus, there’s a standalone boiler room and two storage rooms, all of which would be turned into living areas. The former school also boasts a new Worcester Bosch oil-fired boiler and is already connected to mains electricity, water and drainage. All of the interior spaces has soaring ceilings, some of which are barrel-shaped, as well as plenty of windows that draw endless sunlight inside. Sure, there's work to be done, but we can already picture how gorgeous this property will look after some TLC.

If you'd rather buy in Cornwall, England, then how about this historic school house? Positioned on the outskirts of the town of Redruth, the iconic coastline of this corner of the UK is just 15 minutes away by car, including beautiful Basset's Cove. Plus, just look at how idyllic the stone building is. That's what we call kerb appeal!

The grade II-listed building dates back to 1896 and is thought to have been designed by the renowned architect, Silvanus Trevail. It was constructed from local materials, including Delabole slate and granite and could provide over 8,800 square feet of living space once converted. It already boasts planning permission to be transformed into four substantial homes, but the new owner could reapply to turn the property into a single residence, if they prefer. 

The historic building is rundown, but it retains much of its original charm and character, including substantial granite and its original bell-cot tower. Inside, the ceilings are soaring and vaulted and there's plenty of space for creating four bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, bathroom and dining zone. What's even better, it's for sale via auction for just £250,000 ($309k). So, what will you do with the place?

This striking, dilapidated property in the city of Newburgh, New York, is on the market for £736,200 ($895k) and despite its rundown state, is still as grand and imposing as it would have been when it was built in 1950. From its glorious exterior stonework to its ample windows, the former school has plenty of kerb appeal.

Spread out across three floors, the 6,000-square-foot building has endless interior space for you to play with. Inside there are currently six offices and classrooms, a sanctuary, three large bathrooms, a kitchen, a conference room, an AV room and a spacious reception area that could be turned into a lovely entrance hall.

Some of the rooms are fairly dark and dingy, but this is something that could easily be rectified with a spot of careful planning. There are plenty of other plus points, including the building's gorgeous sash windows and exposed brick elements. Outside, there's even a 2.3-acre garden that's waiting to be put to use and thanks to recent upgrades, some of the renovation work has already been completed.

This former school in Victor, Colorado, could easily be mistaken for an abandoned mansion. That's why it's the ultimate fixer-upper for anyone looking to tackle an extreme renovation project. Listed for £816,100 ($990k), it provides ample bang for your buck. From its bags of kerb appeal to its sprawling interior and gorgeous surroundings, this property has endless selling points. Let's find out more...

Victor was once a thriving gold mining town, so the school was created in 1899 to provide education to the children of those who flocked to the area in search of their fortune. The school operated until around 1970, when local children started going to school in nearby Cripple Creek. In fact, etched into a pane of glass inside the school, you'll find the names of former Victor School students who fought in World War II. Most recently, the property and its acreage was used as a soccer camp.

The building spans 14,848 square feet and has partly been adapted to provide accommodation for the soccer camp guests. However, there's much work left to be done to turn the property into a beautiful home or perhaps a bed and breakfast. Inside, there are many original features, such as crown mouldings, hardwood floors, sash windows and hand-carved timber trims. Some old school desks and chalk boards remain in position, too. Plus, outside there's more than two acres of land, surrounded by mountains.

If you've got CAD$1.6 million in the bank—that's £970,600 or $1.2 million—then this former elementary school in the city of Sudbury in Ontario, Canada, could soon be yours. Though it requires a complete overhaul, it offers plenty of plus points that shouldn't be overlooked.

Inside, the extent of the work required becomes apparent. Paint is peeling from the walls, the floors are dusty and stained, and discarded furnishings and personal belongings litter every room. Nevertheless, with a lick of paint and some elbow grease, we reckon this substantial building could be polished up to create a home conversion with plenty of character. Formerly St Bernadette Elementary School, the property spans an impressive 18,225 square feet.

From classrooms and offices to old shower blocks and gymnasiums, the historic building certainly isn't for the faint-hearted. But with 20-foot ceilings and vast windows, there are plenty of positives. Other plus points include the building's four acres of land and its zoning approval for the creation of 38 dwellings. That makes this former school a fantastic opportunity for an experienced property flipper. Are you up to the challenge?

If you're in the market for an imposing home with space, style, and endless potential, then this former school in Haddonfield, New Jersey, could well be for you. While it needs some serious renovation work in order to transform it, we just know that the right buyer could create a seriously mind-blowing mansion.

For sale with Vantage Commercial for £1.5 million ($1.8m), the buyer will need some deep pockets. But with over 50,000 square feet of inside space and a 1.3-acre backyard to play with, the building does have a lot to offer. Spread over three floors, the former school features an amazing gymnasium, a cafeteria, numerous classrooms and offices, multiple bathrooms, and a lift that connects each floor.

Some of the spaces are a little dark and could definitely benefit from some additional windows. In fact, every single interior space will need to be transformed, so this is not a job for the faint of heart. It does benefit from two access points onto the Kings Highway, though, and it's even partially gated with a small playground outside. 

If your budget will allow, then you could get your hands on this stylish and spacious abandoned high school in the city of Marshall, Texas. On the market with LoopNet and JP & Associates Commercial for a cool £1.9 million ($2.3m), it doesn't come cheap, but it does provide endless space and development potential.

The former school sits on 11 acres of land and measures a whopping 138,000 square feet. Rich in history, Lady Bird, the wife of former US president, Linden B. Johnson, studied here. What's even better, the city of Marshall has declared that it is open to any proposals for the development of the building, which means whatever your imagination comes up with could be fulfilled if you snap up this property. They are also offering major tax credits, to help the new owner with their project.

The building was finished in 1924, but renovated in 1980. It's laid out over three floors and comes complete with two indoor basketball courts, two gymnasiums, thousands of dollars’ worth of kitchen equipment, four parking lots, a huge movie theatre, two cafeterias, two auditoriums and, of course, endless classrooms. It goes without saying that a lot of time and money will be needed to transform the property, though, so are you up to the task?

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