Franklin Street PS

8.8

21 Franklin St, Markham, ON L3P 2S7, Canada

  • SCHOOL LEVEL: Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary, and Middle
  • GRADES OFFERED: PK - 8
About Franklin Street PS

Franklin Street P.S. was officially opened in 1882. A child-care center, owned and operated by Rainbows is located at Franklin Street P.S. provides before and after school care. There are 34 classrooms, a gymnasium and a well furnished bilingual library. Franklin Street Public School is a dual track school which provides us with the unique opportunity to work in a bilingual setting. We are committed to developing within each student the attitudes, knowledge and skills needed to be a contributing and responsible member of our changing society. We empower our students to strive to attain their potential and to value and celebrate the diversity of our cultures.

Franklin Street PS is located in Old Markham Village

Old Markham Village is the neighbourhood based around Main St, a downtown area with a rich history. Originally settled in 1825, the village, originally named Reesorville, was founded by Mennonites from Upstate New York and Pennsylvania. Today, Main Street Markham is a unique commercial district blending history and tradition with modern and new shops, spas, art studios, cafes, pubs, restaurants, services and activities. Residences in the area include older homes along with new, larger homes that are infilling and replacing the older homes, as well as high-rise buildings. A variety of events, such as music festivals and parades, take place in this inviting neighbourhood.

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