Older, established neighbourhoods like Nutana and Lakeview tend to have schools already built and within walking distance, while newer areas like Brighton and Evergreen sometimes see housing arrive slightly ahead of a new school, which the divisions build out as enrollment grows.
Both divisions offer French immersion and a range of programs at select schools rather than every school, so a family with a specific program in mind should confirm which building actually offers it rather than assuming by neighbourhood.
Confirming which school an address is zoned for, and whether that could change, is worth doing before you commit to a neighbourhood on school reputation alone. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.