Named Edmonton Technical because the programs provided were Technical education to help prepare students for industrial careers. Edmonton Technical [old] was formerly street car barns on Syndicate Avenue (95 Street) and 109 Avenue that were repurposed in 1913 for the school. This building was able to provide ten classrooms, laboratories and workshops. During World War I it was used as an armed forces training centre. Edmonton Technical School [new] opened in the Old Market Building north of 107A Avenue on 101 Street. Edmonton Technical was a manual training centre for other high schools as well, as students from Victoria, Westmount and Eastwood could attend for half-day courses. Department of National Defense requested the use of the entire school for the War Emergency Training Plain in 1943, bringing an end to Edmonton Technical School.

S.J. Willis School was constructed in 1912 and is part of the Greater Victoria School District (No. 61) located in the capital city of Victoria, British Columbia, on the traditional lands of the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations, the lands of the Lekwungen-speaking Peoples. The District spans the municipalities of Esquimalt, Oak Bay, Victoria, and a portion of Saanich, View Royal, and the Highlands. The District is proud to provide quality education to more than 20,000 students. SJ Willis is a transition space for secondary schools during seismic upgrades.

Normal School was a teacher-training school in Edmonton. Normal Practice School is where teachers from Normal School gained experience (mirroring a contemporary student-teacher field experience). The Practice School and the Normal School occupied the same building from 1930 to 1940. The facade of the building (Corbett Hall) is 259 feet long. The north (the Normal School) and the south (the Practice School) wings were each 165 feet.

When the building was used by the RCAF from 1941 to 1945, the Normal School moved to schools in the Garneau area. Normal School was staffed by Edmonton Public Schools, with a principal and certified teachers and students enrolled just like any other Division school.

East Edmonton School District #98 was amalgamated with Edmonton Public Schools partially in 1961 and then fully amalgamated on September 30, 1964. This amalgamation included King George Park School and Braemar School [old]. King George Park School was renamed to George P. Nicholson School and Braemar School [old] was demolished and the new Argyl Centre-Terrace Heights Campus was built on the existing site and opened in 1958.

In 1948, the West Japer Place School District held a contest to name a new elementary school. The winner of the contest was a grade-eight student noted that the school was near the old Canadian Northern Rail line. By combining the first two letters of each word, the new name was created. Canora School officially opened February 4, 1949. The neighbourhood then became known by the school's name. White Hall Day Care & Out of School Care now resides in the decommissioned school.

Bennett School is named after Strathcona's first mayor and early school Trustee Thomas Bennett, who opened a four room brick school on Gallagher Flats in 1913. The building re-opened in 1981 as the Bennett Environmental Education Centre. Additions were made to the school in 1981 and 2009.

Named in honor of a pioneer Edmonton resident, hosteler and early school trustee from 1883-1889. Donald Ross arrived in the Edmonton area in 1872 and owned the first hotel in Edmonton, where the first trustee election was held. The first Edmonton Public School, the 1881 Schoolhouse resided on Donald Ross's property. Following the closure of Donald Ross School, the school served as headquarters for the 1978 Commonwealth Games and for the City's 75th Anniversary Celebrations in 1979. The school was then leased to the City of Edmonton Parks and Recreation Department. As of 2018, Edmonton Public Schools Transportation department operates out of the decommissioned school.

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. Avonmore was named after Algernon William Yelverton. Viscount Avonmore was an Irish peer and adventurer who stopped in Edmonton in 1897. Additions were added to the building in 1957 and 1961.

As of 2022, Edmonton Public Schools Metro Continuing Education operates out of the south wing of the school.

William Walter Butchart, born in England in 1906, but educated in Vulcan, Alberta, was appointed Architect and Superintendent of Plant by the Edmonton Public School Board in November 1946. Butchart attended the Institute of Technology and Art in Calgary, worked with F.H. MacDonald, and then with the Architectural Branch, Alberta Department of Public Works, before assuming that position, and had applied for membership in the AAA in February 1944 and May 1945. Butchart produced many standard school plans and special school plans for the Alberta Department of Education, and during the Second World War, designed plans such as that for the Infirmary at the Red Deer Training School. He left an extensive imprint on the public school system during a period of rapid suburban growth during the fifteen years following the Second World War. W.W. Butchart was responsible for over forty Edmonton Public Schools.

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. An addition was added to the school in 1971.

Named after Robert Ritchie (1848-1932) who arrived in Edmonton from Ontario in the early 1890s. In 1893, Ritchie and his brothers established the Edmonton Milling Company and built the Ritchie Mill. Ritchie went on to become the mayor of the Town of Strathcona in 1901 and 1906. He was also an Alderman.

1913 section closed at an earlier date. Ritchie school was built to replace the two temporary wooden structures known as the Irvine Estate Schools. The school opened in early January 1913, but had a sinking basement that took a year to repair. Additions were added to the school in 1954, 1956 and 1975. The school was demolished in 2020.

West Edmonton School District No. 2320 was established in 1910. It amalgamated with Edmonton School District No. 7 in 1917.

This is the [new] Sherbrooke School that was named after the residential neighborhood it was constructed in, which is named for the city of Sherbrooke in Quebec. Additions were added to the school in 1955 and 1963. Aurora Charter School allocated the school building in 2008 and is still in operation as of 2023.

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. This neighbourhood is named after the former Virginia Park Greenhouse that was established in 1912.

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in, which was named after Reverend David George McQueen (1854-1930), a minister who came to Edmonton in 1887 to lead the Presbyterian congregation. In 1912, the landmark First Presbyterian Church was opened and Rev. McQueen became moderator of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church. The McQueen School building was purchased from Edmonton Public School Board in 2001 by the Edmonton Society for Christian Education (Edmonton Christian Schools). The School was demolished in 2021.

Named after William P. Wagner (1899-1986), who was a veteran of both World Wars, an educator and superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools. Wagner began his teaching career in 1916 and left teaching during World War I to serve in the Royal Flying Corps. After the war, he was the principal of schools in the towns of Mannville, Provost and Viking. In 1929, Wagner accepted a teaching position at Strathcona High School. During the 1930s, he took university courses, while also teaching night school. In 1942, Wagner enlisted in the Canadian Army and served for four years. He returned to Edmonton then worked for the Edmonton Public School Board for the next 18 years, becoming superintendent in 1955 and retiring in 1964.

Named after Frank Oliver (1853-1933), who brought the first printing press to Edmonton and co-founded the Edmonton Bulletin in 1880. Oliver came to Edmonton in 1876 and went on to form much of the early legislations in the North West Territories. Oliver became the province of Alberta's first Member of Parliament in 1905, sat in the House of Commons from 1896 to 1917, and was Minister of the Interior and Superintendent General of Indian Affairs from 1905 to 1911.

Oliver School opened March 13, 1911 as a three story school with 12 classrooms. Materials used in construction consisted of brick and stone and it was the first brick school constructed west of 109 Street. The design was inspired by Collegiate Gothic style. Portables were used to help with overcrowding and a twelve room addition was built in 1928, referred to as the West Annex. In 1957, a gymnasium was added and a Public Address system was installed. In 1995, the Nellie McClung Girls' Junior High Program began operating at Oliver School.

On 9 April 2024, Edmonton Public Schools release the statement, "Edmonton Public Schools is proud to announce the newly renamed wîhkwêntôwin School. The Board made the decision to change the name of Oliver School in 2020, and is excited for the school to share the same name as the community it calls home.

wîhkwêntôwin is a Cree word that can be translated into English as circle of friends. wîhkwêntôwin is pronounced we-kwen-to-win.

The central neighbourhood, where the school is located, was recently renamed wîhkwêntôwin by the City of Edmonton, following a renaming process led by the community league. Students, staff and families of the school were engaged in a meaningful and thorough way during community consultation conducted by the community league, and feel wîhkwêntôwin reflects the values of the school community.

The Board decided to adopt the same name as the community, and the school’s new name was announced on April 9, 2024 at a public Board meeting."

Named after the residential neighbourhood the school was constructed in. The name has been in use since 1907. An addition was added to the school in 1957.

Named after the Village of North Edmonton. North Edmonton School began as a four room school that was constructed by North Edmonton School District No. 2305 and was annexed by Edmonton Public Schools in 1912. Additions were added to the school in 1919, 1923 and 1955.

Named after George Fred McNally, who had a vital role in shaping curriculum, teacher training, vocational training and establishing large school divisions. At the national level, he was a leading member of the Canadian Education Association for some 40 years, including three as President. In 1946, McNally was elected Chancellor of the University of Alberta. Among the many honors he received were honourary degrees from the University of New Brunswick and the University of Alberta. The McNally Composite High School is named after him as is the library at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. An addition was added to the school in 1967.

Constructed by Strathcona School District No. 216 in 1911 and amalgamated by Edmonton Public Schools in 1912. Named after Alexander Cameron Rutherford (1857-1941), who was the first Premier of Alberta in 1905. As Premier, he was instrumental in ensuring that the University of Alberta was built in the City of Strathcona. Rutherford became a member of the University of Alberta Senate in 1907 and was Chancellor from 1927 until his death in 1941. Additions were made to the school in 1914, 1916 and 1957.

Named after John Alexander McDougall (1879-1928) who was an early Edmonton businessman who was elected mayor in 1897 and again in 1908. (town mayor 1897; city mayor 1908). McDougall also served as Member of the Legislative Assembly, University of Alberta Senate, Edmonton Public School Board Trustee from 1890-1894 and served on City Council. Formerly known as McDougall school, then transitioned to McDougall Commercial High School - home of the Edmonton Commercial Grads basketball team. Beginning in the 2000-2001 school year the school began to be referred to as John A. McDougall School.

A fire of an undetermined cause destroyed most of the school in 1929, as a result of this McDougall Commercial classes were transferred to Old Garneau School on 111 Street and 84 Avenue. McDougall Commercial High School ended operation in 1949 as the commercial program was transferred to Victoria Composite High School. Following the completion of Victoria Composite High School John A. McDougall school transitioned into an elementary school.

Additions to the school were added in 1950, 1955 and 1963. A temporary Delton School was in operation in 1912, located at 82 Street and 118 Avenue.
Named after the residential district that it was constructed in, Delton was named after Edward Delegare “Del” Grierson. Grierson came to Edmonton in the 1890s while working on the Canadian Pacific railway and went on to acquire property along Jasper Avenue, including the old Alberta Hotel (no longer in existence). In the early 1900s Grierson served a number of terms on Edmonton’s City Council.

Constructed by West Jasper Place School District No. 4679. The Central School building was leased to Grant MacEwan University in 1973.

Named after Dr. Milton Ezra LaZerte, who was Chairman of the Edmonton Public School Board, a Trustee, Alderman, and Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta.

The Architects of M. E. LaZerte School were Rule, Wynn, Forbes, Lord and Partners.

Originally called Edmonton School as it was the first school in the Edmonton settlement. Operated as a school until 1905. Used as a single family residence until it was restored into the 1881 School House in 1982 to be used for school programs along with the McKay Avenue School.

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. Bonnie Doon is Scottish for "pleasant rolling countryside." An addition was added to the school in 1970. Bonnie Doon School was renamed and re-opened for the 1999-2000 school year as Vimy Ridge Academy, see Vimy Ridge Academy.

Harry Ainlay was born in Brussels, Ontario in 1887. After earning a teacher’s certificate, he came to Edmonton in 1912. Ainlay returned to teaching in 1920, working at Queen Alexandra High School, Garneau High School and Strathcona High School. Ainlay was first elected as an Alderman in 1931 for a two year term and was re-elected in 1933, but lost in the 1935 election. He ran for mayor in 1935, 1936, and 1937, but was defeated each time. He returned to municipal politics and won a seat as an Alderman in 1941 and again in 1943. Halfway through his term as Alderman, he stepped down and ran for Mayor in the 1945 election. He won and served as Mayor until 1949. An addition was added to the school in 1968.

Named after John Percy Page the coach of the legendary Edmonton Commercial Grads basketball team, principal of McDougall Commercial High School from 1920-1949 and teacher for Edmonton Public Schools for 40 years. Page was also a Member of Legislative Assembly and Edmonton Public School Board trustee. In 1955 Page was elected to the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. In 1959 Page was appointed to Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta and served as the Queen's representative until 1962.

Constructed by West Jasper Place School District No. 4679 and named after the Town of Jasper Place. Annexed by Edmonton Public Schools in 1964. Additions were added to the school in 1963 and 1969.

Named after Ross Sheppard who was Superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools from 1940 to 1955. Sheppard retired from Edmonton Public Schools in 1955. Additions were added to the school in 1958, 1962, 1967 and 2019.

A theory of name origin is that Glenora originated from the Scottish word “glen”, meaning valley, and the French “or”, meaning gold, because Glenora contains three ravines which lead to the North Saskatchewan River, where it is still possible to pan for gold. In March 1931, Superintendent McKee recommended a new school be built on property owned by the Board between 102 and 103 Avenues and 135 and 136 Streets. The School was to accommodate 279 students in grades 1-6, with grades 7 & 8 going to Oliver or Westmount. McKee recommended that the exterior match the neighbourhoods architecture. Present Glenora Elementary School was officially opened November 14, 1940 by Mr. A. E. Ottewell, Chairman of the Edmonton Public School Board.

The temporary first Glenora School was built in 1918, located at 128 Street and Stony Plain Road. It was moved from its original site when the new Westmount School was built. The building still stands today, a wood frame structure housing a a Baptist Church. Following the opening of the New Glenora School, the Old Glenora School was converted into a multi-family residence. In 1948, Edmonton Public Schools opened the Old Glenora School once again for grades 1 and 2.

Named after Princess Anne. The Princess Royal was born on 15 August 1950 in London. She is the only daughter and second child of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh. She was known as Princess Anne until she was given the title of The Princess Royal by The Queen in June 1987.

Her Royal Highness is involved with over 300 charities, organisations and military regiments in the UK and overseas, and she devotes a large part of her working life to official engagements and visits. The Princess has been closely involved with the creation of several charities, notably The Princess Royal's Trust for Carers (now Carers Trust), Transaid and Riders for Health. The Carers’ Trust provides support for the millions of individuals in the UK who are responsible for caring for someone. Transaid and Riders for Health both try to overcome some of the difficulties caused by poor transportation links in developing countries.

Named after the residential district it was constructed in. Name origins refer to a "lynn" or "linn" of a linden or lime tree. Constructed by West Jasper Place School District No. 4679 and annexed by Edmonton Public Schools in 1964.

Calder School is named after the residential neighborhood it was constructed in. The neighborhood was named after Hugh and Sandy Calder who purchased the land in 1912 from the McRobert family that farmed the land. The Calder neighborhood was formed around where the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway was constructed for railroad workers and their families to live. The first wooden framed Calder School was built in 1907 and was located at 120th Street and 130th Avenue. Calder School as an entity moved buildings various times in its early years. The brick Calder School was built in 1911 and was located on 121 Street and 129 Avenue. By 1924, two more buildings were added next to the existing school. In 1926, a brick building was built to house the growing population of students, located at 12950 Avenue and 118 Street. This is the current building. The 1926 building officially opened to students in 1927 with eight teachers. Additions were made to the school in 1930, 1935 and 1971.

Named after the residential neighbourhood the school was constructed in. Wellington is named after Arthur Wellesley (1796-1852), 1st Duke of Wellington, who led the British victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1814. Wellesley served as Prime Minister from 1828 to 1839. An addition was added to the school in 1961.

Constructed by West Jasper Place School District No. 4679 and amalgamated with Edmonton Public Schools in 1964. The school was named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. An addition was added to the school in 1965.

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. The name Londonderry comes from the town Londonderry in Ireland, Derry or Doire, is Gaelic for "oak grove." As many places in Ireland were called Derry, it was necessary to add a second name to differentiate between various towns. In 1609, "London" was added to "Derry."

In 1948, the Superintendent Ross Sheppard suggested North Delton School be renamed Fairview to avoid confusion following the completion of the new Delton School.

An addition was added to the building in 1976. Named after George Brander, M.D., a horticulturist, who established the Silver Heights Peony Garden in south Edmonton, which was operational from 1923 to the 1940s.

Originally opened in 1953, but was destroyed by a fire of an unknown cause in 1965. The school was then demolished to be rebuilt and was able to have students return in 1967. Named after the residential district it was constructed in.

Additions were added to the building in 1965 and 1972. In 1996, the school was re-opened as the Terra Centre that offers support programs for pregnant teens, teen moms, teenage parents and their babies.

An addition was added to the school in 1962. Named after the residential district it was constructed in. The neighborhood was named after the Capilano River, Capilano River Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver, BC. “Capilano” is an adaptation of a Salish word that means “people of Kiap.” It was also the hereditary name of the Chief of the Squamish, central coast Salish who traditionally lived in what is now known as North Vancouver. The Indigenous name belonged to the Squamish Nation and was spelled Kia’palano, meaning “beautiful river”. Kia’palano was the name of a great Squamish chief who lived in this area in the early 1800s. Suzuki Charter School now resides in the school.

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. Crestwood neighbourhood was developed around 1952. Formerly known as Jasper Place and Capital Hill subdivisions, city council allowed the local community league to help choose and vote on the new name.

An addition was added in 1959.

Addition was added to the school in 1969. Named after the neighborhood that it was constructed in, Delwood which is named after Edward Delegare "Del" Grierson, who came to Edmonton in the 1890s while working on the Canadian Pacific Railway and went to own property along Jasper Avenue. In the early 1900s Grierson served a number of terms on City Council.

Named after bush pilot and aviation pioneer Clennell H. "Punch" Dickins (1899-1995). Dickins was one of the original officers of the Royal Flyer Corps and the first pilot to transport airmail across the prairies. Dickins came to Edmonton in 1907, served in World War I and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, later on earning the McKee Trophy; also known as the Trans-Canada Trophy for outstanding achievement in the field of aerospace operations. Dickins participated in the opening of Edmonton's Blatchford Field, the first municipal airport in Canada. Dickins received the Order of the British Empire in 1936 and the Order of Canada in 1968. He was inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame in 1973.

Named after John Donnan (1870-1933), who arrived in Strathcona in 1901, establishing a lumber yard and dairy and served as alderman for the area. The land that it was built on was part of the Donnan estate and was given to the city.

Additions to the building in 1982 and 1983. Named after Frank Pollard, owner of a brickyard that operated underneath the High Level Bridge and was a successful business that supported the construction and development of Edmonton and the Town of Strathcona.

Opened to students in 1992. An addition was added to the building in 1993. Named after John David Bracco, who was a prominent teacher for Edmonton Public Schools, a Board Trustee, and an Edmonton Judge.