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CENTER SCHOOL

M843 — Upper West Side, NYC

A nurturing, innovative middle school where adolescents thrive as learners and community members.

Grades 5–8 • Small classes • Theater arts • Advisory program

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About Our School

Where every child belongs.

Founded in 1985, The Center School is a progressive middle school for grades 5–8 on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. We blend traditional academics with a child-centered philosophy, ensuring students engage deeply with literature, writing, and complex subjects while feeling valued and supported.

Our small, tight-knit community fosters confidence and belonging. With theater arts woven into the curriculum, every student performs onstage, building public speaking skills and self-assurance. Advisory programs and inter-age groups help students navigate adolescence with guidance from trusted teachers.

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4
Grades
(5–8)
100%
Students accepted to top NYC high schools
Small
Class sizes for personalized learning
Theater
Arts integrated into every student’s experience

What We Offer

Our Programs

A balanced approach to middle school education.

Academic Excellence

Challenging curriculum in literature, writing, and STEM, with advisors guiding each student through middle school.

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Theater Arts

Every student performs onstage, building confidence and public speaking skills through our integrated theater program.

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Community & Advisory

Small inter-age groups and trusted teacher advisors help students feel supported and connected throughout their middle school years.

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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.

Tax Deductible

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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.