The Neighborhood School
M363 The Neighborhood School — 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.
Please join us in welcoming Principal Novella!
The Neighborhood School is delighted to welcome Novella as our new principal. She joins our community with warmth, vision, and a deep commitment to progressive, inclusive education. We can't wait for our families to get to know her. Reach her at novella@tnsny.org. Read her welcome message
School's out for summer — support the PTA
The Neighborhood School is on summer break! However your family is spending it, please keep us in mind — a gift to the PTA funds teaching assistants, arts programs, and school trips for every student all year long. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.
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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M363 The Neighborhood School · 121 East 3rd 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.
Classes & Curriculum
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.
Invest in our
children's future.
Your donation funds arts programs, teaching assistants, and school trips. Every dollar makes a difference for our students.