Neighborhood School
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3 reviews
121 East 3rd Street
New York, NY 10009
New York, NY 10009
(212) 387-0195
Community Reviews
Read what parents are saying about Neighborhood SchoolThis 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 of progressive agenda is mostly found in private schools, we are very grateful that this school is public and accesible to all (as is non-zoned).
Posted by a community member on 1/3/2024Our experience at TNS is totally different from the last review. TNS is a progressive school - but that does not mean that children are not learning or are in any way 'behind' - and I don't know anyone who is signing their kids up for hours of tutoring outside of school to get 'caught up' for middle school. The school's goal is to teach critical thinking and social-emotional skills that will serve them well in this new world where information can be at your fingertips (and who knows what AI will bring!). We have been so impressed by our child's teachers and the school's principal - they are fully engaged in teaching children how to learn, work with others, and advocate for themselves.
Posted by a parent on 5/26/2023Pros: •The philosophy of learning through play worked well in the lower-grades (pre-K to first grade). •Class size is relatively small.•Safe.•The school prioritizes the needs of children with IEPs.•Sing is lovely.•The school offers Spanish and Science (though it’s very light).Cons: •Core math and ELA curriculum for second grade and up is very light. Kids do not learn how to spell, proper punctuation, and will be behind in math when they enter middle school. •Kids learn to read through osmosis, which does not work for everyone. Some kids do not know how to read even in third grade. Other kids become bored in the later grades as the curriculum is kept very light regardless of the child’s ability. Many parents opt for tutoring to supplement their child’s learning to keep them up to speed for middle school.
Posted by a parent on 11/7/2021Nearby Schools
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N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageBueno realmente no sé qué pasa con esta escuela, pero no la recomiendo tengo 2 años tratando de Ingresar a mis hijos a esta escuela NO estoy solicitando una beca QUIERO PAGARLES LA COLEGIATURA DE MIS HIJOS y ni siquiera aún así mis hijos pueden tener entrada el motivo no sé cuál será porque todos los años envío todos los documentos de mis hijos me dicen que están bien que está correcto que espere la llamada de la directora que la directora me va a llamar que no hay problema para que mis hijos entre y cuando el año lectivo empieza simplemente me dicen a mí que no hay cupo que no se puede y simple es una excusa siempre comienzo 6 meses antes de que la escuela comience y me dicen que sí que espere pero al final a la hora que voy y Quiero ingresar a mis hijos simplemente me dicen que la directora dice que no se puede que no hay cupo que no tiene límite parece que hay algo de DISCRIMINATION en lo que me están haciendo a mí si hay ALGUN padre que se siente igual que yo, por favor, vamos a se guir denunciando esa escuela que parece que simplemente le conviene que los niños estudian con beca ya que el gobierno aporta mucho más cuando los niños son becados.Parent Review1y ago - The New Amsterdam School
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N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageOur 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 garden and local parks is where the children play and enjoy a bit of nature twice a day, everyday. Our daughter has grown to be a strong and caring person who experiences school life in a balanced, wholesome way, where she works diligently in academics and plays vigorously with friends whom she has developed strong relationships with through the years. NAS has provided support for us as we navigated parenthood. During these trying times, NAS has been open for full day learning. The small class sizes allowed for appropriate social distancing, where our daughter can safely attend school in person and with her friends. It is important to experience the social aspects of learning and we feel truly grateful she continues to at NAS.Parent Review3y ago - The Quad Preparatory School
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N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThe 21/22 school year has been our first year at NAISNY and I could not be more happy. The curriculum is rigorous but extremely engaging. My child is learning and growing into a mindful citizen. The staff and educators are warm and caring all while maintaining a fun learning environment. We chose NAISNY after interviewing with progressive downtown schools and I quickly realized, while they are well-known and “prestigious” they aren’t very strong in the areas we think are important. I can’t help but compare the curriculum at NAISNY to other NYC (public and private) and I’m absolutely certain this is the best school for my child. The class sizes are small enough for the teachers to ensure every students grasps concepts and moves forward with the lesson plans. My only wish is that NAISNY would extend into high school.Parent Review2y ago
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New York schools - Neighborhood School is located at 121 East 3rd Street, New York NY 10009. Neighborhood School is in the New York City Geographic District # 1. Neighborhood School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.
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