PS 452
PS 452 — Upper West Side, NYC
A inclusive, dynamic elementary education where every child belongs.
3-K through 5th grade — a community of wonder, discovery, and positive change.
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About Our School
Where every child belongs.
Founded in 2010, PS 452 is a District 3 zoned public elementary school serving 3-K through 5th grade. Our rigorous, inquiry-driven curriculum fosters critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
We are a community that celebrates diversity, practices inclusion, and stands against racism. Through collaborative teaching and social-emotional learning, we prepare students to become responsible citizens capable of positive change.
classes in every grade
social-emotional program
What We Offer
Our Programs
A holistic education that nurtures the whole child.
Inquiry-Based Learning
Science and social studies drive our curriculum, with hands-on projects, field trips, and partnerships with museums and cultural institutions.
Explore AcademicsEnrichment Programs
Students enjoy studio art, music, movement, and media studies, along with Yale’s RULER program for social-emotional growth.
Learn MoreDiverse & Inclusive Community
We embrace equity, celebrate individual differences, and foster a supportive environment where all students thrive.
See Our ValuesMark Your Calendar
Upcoming Events
School events, PTA meetings, and important dates — all in one place.
A live events calendar, right here.
Your Google Calendar syncs straight into the site — tours, PTA meetings, and key dates update automatically, no re-typing. We wire this up when you come aboard.
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children's future.
Your donation funds arts programs, teaching assistants, and school trips. Every dollar makes a difference for our students.