Doug Knecht Named Dean of Children’s Programs
Bank Street School for Children
A Leading Private School on the Upper West Side of New York City
Bank Street Connects: A Virtual Gathering Place
During our December event, “How Can We Support Kids of Color During Heightened Anti-Black Messaging?,” a panel of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) clinicians spoke on how to support children of color when there is heightened messaging and images of anti-Blackness in our society.
The World Is Our Classroom
Bank Street students connect with the world beyond our campus every day—from expeditions in New York City to explore big ideas to the use of technology to explore the richness and diversity of other cultures.-
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Students explore architecture and engineering in our woodshop
The School for Children
As one of the top private schools in New York City, Bank Street School for Children empowers students to build a future that fulfills their brightest dreams and boldest plans. Based on more than a century of experience and research-backed innovation, our approach supports the academic, social, and emotional development of each child. Our preschool through eighth-grade school on the Upper West Side has earned a reputation as a leading independent progressive school.
Our Programs
Spotlight on Progressive Education
The Family Center
Providing warm and inclusive child care services.
Bank Street’s Family Center and Home & Community Based Program offers a range of services for families of children aged 6 months to 5 years. Our programs include: a full-year, on-campus child care center offering both part- and full-time enrollment, parent and child playgroups, Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) services, and a preschool evaluation site.
Family Center Programs
School for Children At A Glance
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449Students
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52%Students of Color
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7:1Student/Faculty Ratio
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65%Teachers Hold Bank Street Graduate Degrees
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