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Est. 1991

The Neighborhood School

PS363M — East Village, NYC

A diverse, progressive public elementary school where children build on their strengths through inquiry-based, anti-bias education.

3K through 5th grade. 11 multi-age classrooms. One deeply connected community.

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About Our School

Where every child belongs.

Founded in 1991 in the heart of the East Village, The Neighborhood School serves families from 3K through 5th grade. Our 11 multi-age classrooms foster a love of learning through project-based, inquiry-driven education.

We are a full-inclusion school with a deep commitment to anti-bias, anti-racist education, social justice, and social-emotional learning. Families, teachers, and staff work together to create a place where every child thrives.

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The Neighborhood School exterior — PS 363, located in NYC's East Village
11
Multi-Age
Classrooms
3K–5
Grade
Levels
30+
Years of
Excellence

PS 363 · 121 Essex Street, East Village

What We Offer

Our Programs

Learning through doing, creating, and connecting — the East Village way.

Progressive Curriculum

Project-based learning integrating language arts, science, social studies, math, and the arts into meaningful, inquiry-driven experiences.

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Arts Partnerships

Enriching programs through Studio in a School, Third Street Music School, NYC Ballet, and other world-class arts organizations.

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Inclusive Community

A full-inclusion model with ICT classes, support services, and a commitment to diversity and social-emotional learning for every child.

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Our Community

Life at TNS

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The Neighborhood School community event — students, families, and staff celebrating together
School Events & Community
TNS school community — parents and children at a school gathering
Families & Belonging
3K
to 5th grade
full inclusion
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The Neighborhood School building at 121 Essex Street, East Village, NYC
121 Essex St · East Village

"A place where every child thrives — and every family belongs."

Founded 1991 · 11 multi-age classrooms · Full inclusion

TNS students learning together in the classroom
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Your donation funds arts programs, teaching assistants, and school trips. Every dollar makes a difference for our students.