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.
We currently have openings for the 2026–2027 school year in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades
For more information, contact our Parent Coordinator Denise at (212)387-0195 or email denise@tnsny.org
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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.
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 & Events
Save the Date: TNS Spring Fling May 7th
Annual Spring Fling fundraiser at The Last Resort Cocktail Lounge.
Sign up to participate in a clay sculpture parent workshop with Mildor on Wednesday, May 13 after drop-off
Join us for an air-dry clay sculpture workshop led by Studio Artist-Instructor Mildor Chevalier No experience necessary to participate.
Community News: TNS Parents' Film MONUMENT at Anthology Film Archives
Sarah Halpern and Tim Geraghty (parents of Evelyn, 4th grade) premiere MONUMENT — a six-part documentary on Rhode Island — at Anthology Film Archives, two blocks from school, May 21–28.
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