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 (2025-26)
- 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.: 13:1
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 Nysarc Inc- Nyc Chapter (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
222 Broadway
New York, NY 10038
(212) 663-3921
New York, NY 10038
(212) 663-3921
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Titus School
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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
25 Pine Street
New York, NY 10005
(347) 237-7606
New York, NY 10005
(347) 237-7606
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