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.
Principal Search
We're interviewing candidates for our next principal and welcome community input. Learn about the process →
Spring Fundraiser
🎉 Our annual spring fundraiser is underway! Every dollar supports arts programs, school trips, and teaching assistants.
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.
Classrooms
Levels
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.
ExploreArts Partnerships
Enriching programs through Studio in a School, Third Street Music School, NYC Ballet, and other world-class arts organizations.
Learn MoreInclusive Community
A full-inclusion model with ICT classes, support services, and a commitment to diversity and social-emotional learning for every child.
See Our ClassesOur Community
Life at TNS
"A place where every child thrives — and every family belongs."
Founded 1991 · 11 multi-age classrooms · Full inclusion
Latest Updates
News
Spring Fling May 7: The Night That Makes the TNS Budget
Our annual fundraising goal is $35,000 — and Spring Fling on May 7 is how we get there. Here's exactly where your donation goes, the Title I gap, and four concrete ways to help right now.
Movie Night: 'A Minecraft Movie'
Movie Night in the TNS Auditorium with pizza and popcorn.
Summer Rising Application Closes March 27th
Deadline to apply for the Summer Rising program.
Mark Your Calendar
Events
TNS Spring Fling
Annual Spring Fling fundraiser party.
Invest in our
children's future.
Your donation funds arts programs, teaching assistants, and school trips. Every dollar makes a difference for our students.