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P.S. 361 Children's Workshop School

 
610 East 12 Street Manhattan, NY 10009
Phone: (212) 614-9531  Fax: (212) 614-9462
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Principal: Maria Velez Clarke
Parent Coordinator: Dorothy Cantwell (212) 674-3820

WHAT'S SPECIAL: warm and welcoming school
DOWNSIDE: no proper gymnasium
 
Grade levels: PK to 5
Class size: 18-25
Enrollment: 260
Ethnicity %:
  36 W; 11 B; 32 H; 13 A
Reading scores:
Math scores:
District 1

Admissions: by application; priority to district 1
Neighborhood: East Village
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One of four progressive elementary schools in District 1, The Children's Workshop school is an intimate and welcoming place where kids are encouraged to speak their minds and grown-ups care deeply about the well-being of students. "This school belongs to the children," says Principal Maria Velez-Clarke, who co-founded the school in 1993 after teaching at Central Park East II, the alternative elementary school in East Harlem.

 

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(parent)
Jan 5, 2010

My daughter is in pre-k at Children's Workshop and we couldn't be happier with the school. True, the office staff can be a bit flaky at times but that is only because Dorothy and Joyce will drop... read more

(parent)
Oct 14, 2009

School has been totally unresponsive about school tours, which begin this Friday. Grade 'F' for communication with prospective parents.

(parent)
Feb 10, 2009

"My daughter is in Pre-K this year and we are absolutely happy with the school. The teacher, staff and parents are warm and welcoming and there is a real sense of community at the school. My... read more


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