New City School

At New City School® we recognize that students must be prepared for tomorrow's challenges with a rigorous academic curriculum. Our students average more than three years above grade level on standardized tests. But those achievements form only the foundation.

At New City we work towards genuine understanding. Our students are taught how to discover the question, work as members of a team, and solve the problem. These skills will continue to be the hallmarks of successful members of society.

We rely on more than just textbooks. By teaching through experiences we ensure that our students don't just memorize facts, but develop a genuine understanding of the curriculum. Here are a few examples of how our teachers turn familiar elementary school units into memorable events students are still talking about years later. First graders create and present plant museums. Third graders research and build

Our use of Multiple Intelligences theory as a basis for curriculum enhances the strength of our academic program. It allows children to develop in many different ways and to use their range of strengths and talents in learning and growing. Our kids learn how to solve problems while appreciating the fun and excitement of the process!

New City School® helps students find the pathways to learning that best fit their talents. At the same time, kids learn to appreciate the strengths of others, a big step toward understanding differences and building bridges of cooperation towards common goals.

Our students graduate with confidence about their futures. Their success, both as achievers and group leaders, is noted often by their secondary school teachers. We are proud they attend schools such as Chaminade, Crossroads, John Burroughs, Mary Institute Country Day, St. Louis Priory, Villa Duchesne, Visitation Academy, and Whitfield as well as local parochial and public schools.