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We work hard to ensure that our students are strong academically, as well as being creative problem-solvers.
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Diversity Beyond the Numbers
At New City, we believe that teaching students to understand and appreciate diversity is essential for success in life.
Personal Intelligences
Our students care about others, they look inward to know themselves, and they work together to solve problems and enhance learning.
Joyful Learning
Learning isn’t something you do to reach a goal; it is something you do because it is fun and part of who you are.
Variable Tuition
Does independent school tuition seem out of reach? At New City School, our Variable Tuition program helps to support families at all income levels.
Happening Now
There is always something going on at New City! To view additional news, events or our full calendar, click on the links below.
![Educator Spotlight: Supporting Monarch Butterflies (National Geographic)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1579021432/newcityschoolorg/uklw0durzzc7d5jgqmra/20200114-NinaforNationalGeographic-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1579021432/newcityschoolorg/uklw0durzzc7d5jgqmra/20200114-NinaforNationalGeographic-thumb.jpg","width":330}])
Read an interview with Spanish Specialist and National Geographic Certified Educator Shernina Nichols about a 2nd Grade project exploring monarch butterflies.
![Why do we call adults by their first names at New City School?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1578518182/newcityschoolorg/ymgfljjwpwv0oo0ol5qs/20191119-FirstNames-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1578518182/newcityschoolorg/ymgfljjwpwv0oo0ol5qs/20191119-FirstNames-thumb.jpg","width":400}])
From teachers to our administrators—we are all on a first name basis with our students.
![Linda Churchwell-Varga receives Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574701145/newcityschoolorg/ymnu70vlpztvmk8gdkjs/20191119-LindaEmersonAward_thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1574701145/newcityschoolorg/ymnu70vlpztvmk8gdkjs/20191119-LindaEmersonAward_thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1574701145/newcityschoolorg/ymnu70vlpztvmk8gdkjs/20191119-LindaEmersonAward_thumb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1574701145/newcityschoolorg/ymnu70vlpztvmk8gdkjs/20191119-LindaEmersonAward_thumb.jpg","width":1092}])
One of our wonderful 6th Grade teachers has received an Emerson Award for Excellence in Teaching!
![4th Grade Gets to Know Our Local Government]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574107767/newcityschoolorg/jvu8xpg0n87ddk5dejnk/20191118_4thGradetoCityHall_thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1574107767/newcityschoolorg/jvu8xpg0n87ddk5dejnk/20191118_4thGradetoCityHall_thumb.jpg","width":330}])
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![New City School Now Celebrating 50 Years! (West End Word)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574097340/newcityschoolorg/c74vrsotexdapbka74xw/20191114-50thAnniv-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1574097340/newcityschoolorg/c74vrsotexdapbka74xw/20191114-50thAnniv-thumb.jpg","width":330}])
On Nov. 1, New City School, located at 5209 Waterman Blvd., celebrated its 50th day of school in 2019. But the number was significant in more ways than one; 2019 is also the school’s 50th year in operation.
![Alexis Wright interviewed on The Next Frontier podcast]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1569424576/newcityschoolorg/yxzee66uytlwl0ts81ni/Wright_EP36_Instagram_Quote.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1569424576/newcityschoolorg/yxzee66uytlwl0ts81ni/Wright_EP36_Instagram_Quote.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1569424576/newcityschoolorg/yxzee66uytlwl0ts81ni/Wright_EP36_Instagram_Quote.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1569424576/newcityschoolorg/yxzee66uytlwl0ts81ni/Wright_EP36_Instagram_Quote.jpg","width":1080}])
Head of New City School, Alexis Wright, joins host Bill Coppel — Managing Director and Chief Client Growth Officer at First Clearing — to discuss how curiosity and emotional intelligence can help equip us to address unknown future problems.
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By The Numbers
New City School prides itself on providing a unique, thorough learning environment for Preschool and Kindergarten students through 6th Grade. Our approach centers not only on facts and skills, but also on fostering a love for learning in every child.
8:1
Student/teacher ratio
$7M
Endowment for financial aid
$1.3M
awarded through our variable tuition program
45%
Students of color representing 51 different zip codes