York Street Public School is an elementary school in the Lower Town neighbourhood of Ottawa, Canada. The school was built in 1922 replacing four smaller schools in the area: Robinson Primary, George Street, Rideau Street, and Bolton. The school plays a prominent role in the books of children's author Brian Doyle, who is a graduate.
York Street Public School places an emphasis on community involvement. During the school year, York Street P.S gets involved in many initiatives including the Bell Canada Raise-A-Reader Program, the Heart of the City Music Program and also Child and Youth Friendly Ottawa's SOAR Leadership Program.
They have been champions at the OCDSB's annual Math & Tech Competition in 2005.
The school runs daily from 8am - 2:30pm.
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