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Est. 2009

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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4x
NYC DOE
Showcase School
Pre-K–5
Grades Served
2009
Year Founded
100+
Neighborhood
Partnerships

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.

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Core Values Education

Kindness, honesty, respect, and responsibility guide our community. Through daily practice and family engagement, we cultivate empathetic, self-aware citizens.

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Community 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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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.