The Neighborhood School, a public elementary school in the hear of the East Village, enrolls students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. Founded in 1991 by a group of teachers with a progressive approach to learning, the Neighborhood School serves a student body of roughly 300 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12-to-1.
Thirteen mixed-age, developmentally grouped classrooms offer lessons in language arts, science, social studies, mathematics and the arts. Common to all classes is supplemental coursework and instruction in computer technology, Spanish and physical education.
The Neighborhood School partners with the nearby Third Street Music School for its "Music Instruction on the Lower East Side" initiative and with ArtsConnection's dance programs. The Parent-Teacher Association also sponsors “Studio in a School” arts instruction. Nearby playground visits are common, with McKinley Playground just around the corner offering “Kids in Motion” exercise programs from the New York City Parks Department.
Many of the classes feature integrated co-teaching, with both a special education teacher and a general education teacher in almost every classroom. In keeping with its philosophy of a tangible, real-world education, the Neighborhood School organizes frequent field trips around New York City and beyond.
Neighborhood School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
121 E 3rd St,
New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 1
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Dyanthe Spielberg
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Niche Grade
B
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
8%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
6%
State Average
20%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
270:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.4%
Female
46.1%
Hispanic
36.6%
White
36.2%
Black
10.8%
Two or more races
8.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/12/2025
If you want a school where kids are actually excited to learn (yes, really), The Neighborhood School is it. The teachers are more like curious guides than drill sergeants—they get what makes each kid tick and turn that into something fun and messy and totally memorable. My kid comes home telling me...
8/10/2025
We feel incredibly fortunate to be part of The Neighborhood School (TNS) community. We chose this school specifically for its progressive roots—and it has really delivered on that promise. While many East Village schools that once embraced progressive education have moved toward standardized curricu...
5/14/2025
We LOVE The Neighborhood School! It has such a lovely, warm environment and a very engaged PTA. In addition to the regular curriculum, there's music (from Third Street Music), art, dance, science, project time, and so much more. TNS is also part of The Progressive Education Network of New York. Our...
1/3/2024
This school has a great sense of building community through various creative activities between the students themselves and also with their families. The children learn to be independent while learning. Our kid has develop a love for math and reading that we appreciate very much. Usually this type o...
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Neighborhood School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in New York, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 1 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 247 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 44.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44.5% are proficient in reading. Neighborhood School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,550,042. Discover additional schools in the area, like P226M Junior High Annex, East Side Community School, Marta Valle High School, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Neighborhood School.