Reimagining PreK-12th grade education in Washington Heights and Inwood
A tuition-free, public charter school that partners with families to engage, educate and empower students
School in the Square is your community school partner, from your child's first school experience to the doorstep of college!
We engage, educate and empower our students to respond mindfully and creatively to life’s opportunities and challenges.
School in the Square is built on our "relationships first" philosophy that students learn best when they feel safe, known, understood, and heard, and parents are motivated to partner when they are actively invited to participate in their children''s learning journey.
Our "Relationships First" Approach
Engage
We inspire students to engage and thrive by creating a safe, fun and interactive learning environment focused on meaningful experiences, skill-building and knowledge that resonates with their lives, their hopes and their dreams.
Empower
Our dedicated faculty and staff work to know, see, and support every student. By developing our culture through compassionate relationship-building and active citizenship, we foster positive leaders and responsible change-makers.
Educate
Our key focus is academic success achieved through demonstrable core competencies and self agency. We meet students where they are, providing students with the resources they need to reach their highest potential.
Elevate
Our commitment to community includes supporting families through a host of school programs and resources -- including counseling, and a monthly food pantry -- as well as local partnerships, to help meet your needs.
Social-Emotional Support
Our Social-Emotional Support team is dedicated to the wellness of each of our students.
Family Support Programs
We partner with our families on many levels; from participating in our Family Council meetings to our food pantries, working together to identify, support and provide essential services and resources, as needed.
Join Our Team!
School in the Square is reimagining PreK-12th grade education in Washington Heights and Inwood. Our "relationships first" philosophy is focused on making sure that we know, understand, hear and support our students, families, and our professional team members.
We invite you to consider being part of an educational organization whose culture offers sustainable, rewarding careers and relationships-first collaboration, built on mutual support of each team member's passions, skills and multi-disciplinary interests.
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School in the Square is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment that is free from harassment, intimidation and/or bullying, sexual harassment, and discrimination on account of actual or perceived race, color, age, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or weight.