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Chester Elementary School (GR. JK-05)

Chester Elementary is celebrating its 125th year of education in the East York area. The original Chester School  opened in 1891 and still stands on what is now Broadview Ave. Chester moved into its current building in 1959. A 'new' wing was added in 1972.
Chester is a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5 school located near Pape and Cosburn Avenues, not far from the bustling Danforth.
In addition to our regular Kindergarten to Grade 5 program, Chester offers a Grade 4 and 5 Gifted Education program and a Grade 4 and 5 Extended French program. 
Phone:(416) 396-2325
Fax:(416) 396-2332
Address:115 Gowan Ave, East York, ON, M4K 2E4
Principal:Moira Brummell
Vice-Principal(s):Tracy Jewitt
Office Staff:Joanne Papathanasakis
Corrine Smith
School Council Chair(s):Katie Whitaker
Kim Welch
Superintendent: Kwame Lennon
Family of School:FOS16
Trustee:Sara Ehrhardt
Ward:Ward 15