Downtown Little School offers a pre-school program for young children that emphasizes social and emotional growth, while giving careful attention to cognitive and physical development.
We offer an individualized program that supports the strengths and responds to the needs of each child and family.
We emphasize independence, learning through experience, and self-discovery. It is our belief that all children benefit from diversity of all kinds.
We seek racial, socioeconomic and cultural diversity, and we accept children with special needs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Downtown Little School often compared to?
Downtown Little School is often viewed alongside schools like The Lang School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Downtown Little School?
The application deadline for Downtown Little School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Downtown Little School vs. The Lang School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Downtown Little School is The School For Young Performers (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is KinderCare FiDi NYC (0.1 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
KinderCare FiDi NYC
Daycare / Preschool
101 John St
New York, NY 10038
(212) 349-2423
New York, NY 10038
(212) 349-2423
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
400 Columbus Avenue
Valhalla, NY 10595
(888) 797-1985
Valhalla, NY 10595
(888) 797-1985
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 1 student Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Titus School
Special Education School
90 John St
New York, NY 10038
(646) 756-4103
New York, NY 10038
(646) 756-4103
0.1 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 85 students
Nysarc Inc- Nyc Chapter
Special Education School
83 Maiden Ln
New York, NY 10038
(212) 780-2533
New York, NY 10038
(212) 780-2533
0.2 miles
Gr: PK | 776 students
Olivet Academy
(Christian)
6 Barclay St - 2nd Fl
New York, NY 10007
(212) 571-2777
New York, NY 10007
(212) 571-2777
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 25 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
400 Columbus Avenue
Valhalla, NY 10595
(888) 797-1985
Valhalla, NY 10595
(888) 797-1985
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 1 student Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
25 Pine Street
New York, NY 10005
(646) 649-3913
New York, NY 10005
(646) 649-3913
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 245 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 14
5 Hanover Square
New York, NY 10004
(212) 769-1699
New York, NY 10004
(212) 769-1699
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 172 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Lang School ![The Lang School Photo - Our staff and student community is as diverse as it is committed. Lower School students take daily recess at local parks, playgrounds, and gardening plots., while Upper School students can leave campus independently.]( "The Lang School Photo - Our staff and student community is as diverse as it is committed. Lower School students take daily recess at local parks, playgrounds, and gardening plots., while Upper School students can leave campus independently.")
Special Education School
26 Broadway, Suite 900
New York, NY 10004
(212) 977-7777
New York, NY 10004
(212) 977-7777
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
41 Broad St. & 1 Morris St.
New York, NY 10004
(212) 232-0266
New York, NY 10004
(212) 232-0266
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 700 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
400 Columbus Avenue
Valhalla, NY 10595
(888) 797-1985
Valhalla, NY 10595
(888) 797-1985
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 1 student Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Olivet Academy
(Christian)
6 Barclay St - 2nd Fl
New York, NY 10007
(212) 571-2777
New York, NY 10007
(212) 571-2777
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 25 students
25 Pine Street
New York, NY 10005
(347) 237-7606
New York, NY 10005
(347) 237-7606
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 360 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
25 Pine Street
New York, NY 10005
(646) 649-3913
New York, NY 10005
(646) 649-3913
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 245 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 14
German-American School Manhattan (GSM) ![German-American School Manhattan (GSM) Photo - In the landscape of private and public schools within NYC, German-American School Manhattan (GSM) is easily accessible for families from all NYC boroughs and New Jersey. With two locations in Tribeca, our school, which was established in 2018, is the number one choice for families that value academics and dual language immersion (English/German, Spanish is introduced in Grade 3).]( "German-American School Manhattan (GSM) Photo - In the landscape of private and public schools within NYC, German-American School Manhattan (GSM) is easily accessible for families from all NYC boroughs and New Jersey. With two locations in Tribeca, our school, which was established in 2018, is the number one choice for families that value academics and dual language immersion (English/German, Spanish is introduced in Grade 3).")
Special Program Emphasis
74 Warren Street
New York, NY 10007
(646) 869-1152
New York, NY 10007
(646) 869-1152
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 96 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
KinderCare FiDi NYC
Daycare / Preschool
101 John St
New York, NY 10038
(212) 349-2423
New York, NY 10038
(212) 349-2423
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Nysarc Inc- Nyc Chapter
Special Education School
83 Maiden Ln
New York, NY 10038
(212) 780-2533
New York, NY 10038
(212) 780-2533
0.2 miles
Gr: PK | 776 students
Olivet Academy
(Christian)
6 Barclay St - 2nd Fl
New York, NY 10007
(212) 571-2777
New York, NY 10007
(212) 571-2777
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 25 students
25 Pine Street
New York, NY 10005
(347) 237-7606
New York, NY 10005
(347) 237-7606
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 360 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
German-American School Manhattan (GSM) ![German-American School Manhattan (GSM) Photo - In the landscape of private and public schools within NYC, German-American School Manhattan (GSM) is easily accessible for families from all NYC boroughs and New Jersey. With two locations in Tribeca, our school, which was established in 2018, is the number one choice for families that value academics and dual language immersion (English/German, Spanish is introduced in Grade 3).]( "German-American School Manhattan (GSM) Photo - In the landscape of private and public schools within NYC, German-American School Manhattan (GSM) is easily accessible for families from all NYC boroughs and New Jersey. With two locations in Tribeca, our school, which was established in 2018, is the number one choice for families that value academics and dual language immersion (English/German, Spanish is introduced in Grade 3).")
Special Program Emphasis
74 Warren Street
New York, NY 10007
(646) 869-1152
New York, NY 10007
(646) 869-1152
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 96 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chittick Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Flagler Street
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6830
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6830
9358.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
South River Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
81 Johnson Place
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4073
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4073
9358.5 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
South River High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11 Montgomery Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4014
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4014
9358.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
South River Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Montgomery Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4073
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4073
9358.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
22 David Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4006
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4006
9358.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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