The New Amsterdam School takes its name from the original Dutch colonial outpost in Manhattan and enrolls children from nursery age to grade five. Organized along the lines of the Waldorf method, the coed student body of this private school enjoys small class sizes and individualized instruction from talented educators. Following the educational philosophy of founder Rudolf Steiner, the Waldorf style of teaching and learning represents the largest independent school movement in the world. Teachers de-emphasize tests and grading, with faculty seeking to encourage imagination and creativity in all areas of study.
Founded in 2006 by a private group of parents and educators, the New Amsterdam School integrates music and art into the instruction of traditional academic subjects. Lessons in choir, orchestra and music theory supplement the school's performing arts curriculum, which includes dance, drama and creative writing. Drawing, painting, sculpture and textiles are offered as well, while foreign languages studies include Spanish and Japanese.
The school features an open classroom layout, while outdoor excursions for study, performance or play are common during each school day. The school generally groups students developmentally, beginning with “Seedlings” for the youngest students, “Maples” for 2-year-olds and mixed-age classes in kindergarten and grades one through five. The New Amsterdam School also offers summer programs—making this private school a wonderful educational option for children in the East Village.
The New Amsterdam School
Private Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-1
62 Avenue B,
New York, NY
School Details
Head of School
Jennifer Chace
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
2/15/2021
Our daughter was two when we attended parent child at New Amsterdam School and we have been a part of the community for the past 7 years. It has been her second home where she feels safe, free, respected and loved. The teachers are committed in their work to understand each child. The neighborhood g...
2/11/2021
Our daughter is in her second year of the mixed age kindergarten and moving into the first grade next year. We continue to be so grateful to have had this early childhood experience with New Amsterdam! The time she has spent out in nature, particularly this year during Covid, where the children have...
4/8/2020
This school is warm and welcoming. The faculty and staff are dedicated to providing an excellent education with a focus on social responsibility. The curriculum is artistically and actively taught with great attention to each individual and their particular interests, strengths and stumbling points....
10/12/2017
My daughters are in their fourth year at New Ansterdam, we love the school! A very nurturing environment, healthy meals cooked from scratch, lots of outdoor time in beautiful big garden, gorgeous class rooms with toys made of all natural materials. The teachers are extremely caring and observant.
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List Price Range
$415K - $4.1M
Homes For Sale
39
Average Home Value
$1,074,757
% Renters
88%
Average Household Income
$83,336
% of College Grads
48.9%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,716 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
93.4%
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Parks in this Area
La Plaza Cultural
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Botanical Gardens
Dry Dock Playground & Pool
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Joseph C. Sauer Playground
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
9th Street Community Garden Park
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- Botanical Gardens
Parque de Tranquilidad
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John V. Lindsay East River Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
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Tompkins Square Park
- Basketball
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- Playground
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Little Italy
Historic neighborhood known for its Italian restaurants and Feast of San Gennaro
The New Amsterdam School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-1 located at 62 Avenue B in New York, NY. The average home value in this area is $1,074,757. Discover additional schools in the area, like PATHWAYS CHILDREN'S SERVICES, GRACE CHURCH HIGH SCHOOL, University Neighborhood High School, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The New Amsterdam School.