Yorkville Community School
PS 151 — Yorkville, NYC
A collaborative, child-centered education where every student’s curiosity and voice are celebrated.
Pre-K–5 • 4-time Showcase School • Rooted in the heart of the Upper East Side.
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About Our School
Where every child belongs.
Founded in 2009 on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Yorkville Community School serves students from Pre-K through fifth grade with a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum. Our thematic units of study—honored as a four-time NYC DOE Showcase School—weave community resources into the classroom, fostering deep connections and student-directed learning.
At YCS, we nurture kindness, honesty, respect, and responsibility in every child. Our diverse community thrives on collaboration, ensuring each student feels empowered to achieve academic excellence and social success.
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What We Offer
Our Programs
A dynamic, community-driven education for every learner.
Thematic Units of Study
Our cross-curricular units integrate local museums, parks, and businesses into the classroom, creating authentic learning experiences that spark curiosity and deepen understanding.
Explore CurriculumCore Values Education
Kindness, honesty, respect, and responsibility guide our community. Through daily practice and family engagement, we cultivate empathetic, self-aware citizens.
Learn MoreCommunity Partnerships
From Family Fridays to neighborhood field trips, we leverage the Upper East Side’s cultural institutions to enrich learning and build lasting connections beyond the classroom.
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