Greenwich Village Middle School is known as a small and nurturing community that emphasizes cooperation and social activism. The school is situated on the top floor of a 106-year-old building that was covered in scaffolding at the time of our visit while façade repairs were being made. An elementary school, PS 3, occupies the rest of the building. The small quarters of the middle school help create the intimacy and focus on the individual child that are hallmarks of the school, and Kelly McGuire, principal since fall 2006, is committed to maintaining these qualities along with the cooperative spirit of the faculty.

"There is a very caring atmosphere at GVMS. The teachers are excellent and the principal has brought a new, exciting vibe to the school. Each child is looked after based on their individual... read more

"all i have to say is that this is a HORRIBLE school. in 2006-2009, it started to turn really bad.!"

"First of all the whole process for choosing a middle school is not as bad as it seems. It just takes time, tour and take notes....talk to your child about what he/she is looking for and ask... read more