Village Community School

Village Community School is an independent co-educational day school for grades K-8 located in Greenwich Village of New York City, USA. Village Community School or VCS is a member of the Downtown Independent School Community and the New York State Association of Independent Schools NYSAIS. Village Community School develops self-motivated students who value the challenging and rewarding process of learning as an integral part of life. VCS chooses to be a diverse community where equity, creativity, and critical thinking are essential to the rigorous education provided. Graduates are skilled and confident, able to advocate for themselves and others. 22% of its families receive tuition assistance; and 39% of the school’s families are racially diverse. [1] VCS was mentioned by The New York City Private Schools Blog for its inter-aged groupings, primary experiences, attention to artistry and craftsmanship and commitment to diversity.[2]

Village Community School (VCS)
Address
272-278 West 10th St.

New York City
,
NY
10014

USA
Information
School typeIndependent
Founded1970
FounderSheila Sadler
Head of schoolDenise Frazier
GradesK-8
GenderCoeducational
Enrollment328
ScheduleDay
Color(s)Blue      and white     
Athletics conferenceDowntown Independent School Community
MascotNone
Websitewww.vcsnyc.org

History

In early 1970, Bank Street School for Children, a private school then located in Greenwich Village decided to move its location uptown. VCS opened its doors to replace the niche left open by the loss of Bank Street and in September 1970 began the education of 170 children in grades K-6. By 1973, VCS was a fully operational K-8 school. The original and current location of VCS is at 272 w. 10th St. In 2003 VCS expanded its original five story building by the addition of a second five-story building, designed by architect Leo Blackman, adjacent to the first, containing additional classrooms, a fully functional gymnasium and auditorium.[3] Currently, VCS educates 350 students.[4]

In late 2018, VCS announced that the school is planning to build a three-story addition, plus rooftop play yard on the site of their current yard.[5]

In October 2019, the VCS announced the untimely passing of its long-term and much-loved Head of School, Eve K. Kleger.[6]

Notable alumni
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