Chester Elementary School (GR. JK-05)
Chester Elementary has been an East York school for over 125 years. 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 Grade 4 Middle Immersion program, and Grade 5, French programs.