YOU VOTED, THEY WON!
THE BEST SCHOOLS IN MANHATTAN
BY ROBIN KHATSERNOV
BEST ART SCHOOL
School of Visual Arts
Opened in 1947 as the Cartoonists and
Illustrators School, SVA has grown to
be among the top visual arts schools in
the world. It boasts a faculty of over 1100
distinguished professionals and is home
to 7000 students enrolled throughout
31 programs. For SVA, the freedom to
take risks through drawing, sculpting
and painting—to name a few—is vital
to art-making and a comprehensive
arts education. SVA has been cranking
out talented artists and writers since
its establishment, including notable
alumni like Brian Singer and Keith
Haring. With a commitment to diversity,
professionalism and freedom of expression,
School of Visual Arts is New York’s
premier art academy—where talented
students blossom into barrier-breaking
creatives. Offering remote learning for
Fall 2021. 209 E 23rd St (212) 592-2000 –
sva.edu
BEST UNIVERSITY
Columbia University
The oldest higher education institution
in New York and one of its two
Ivy Leagues, Columbia University has
been molding the brightest minds since
its inception in 1754. The institution’s
expansive array of academic programs
includes three undergraduate schools,
thirteen graduate and professional
schools, a world-renowned medical
center, and more than one hundred
research centers and institutes.
Columbia’s most prominent schools
include its law school, Teachers College
and business school. Columbia
University’s diverse student body
and faculty has helped it build strong
academic ties with other countries. As
a center of distinguished instruction
and extensive research, the academy
seeks to advance a greater understanding
of the world and contribute to its
progress. Offering in-person classes
for Fall 2021. 116th St & Broadway (212)
854-1754 – columbia.edu
BEST CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Academy of St. Joseph
The Academy of St. Joseph was
founded in 2007 with one mission in
mind: to cultivate an environment
SPOTLIGHT ON 2020 WINNERS
that promotes academic excellence
as well as the rich traditions of the
Catholic church. Students at the
academy are given a rigorous curriculum
that allows them to become
critical thinkers and problem solvers
while fostering character, competence
and compassion. The school
serves pupils from pre-k to eighth
grade, giving them a firm academic
foundation in the arts, sciences and
humanities while helping them to
maintain their Catholic roots. The
Academy of St. Joseph’s also offers a
wealth of extracurricular activities
that keep students engaged even after
the last bell rings. Offering in-person
and remote learning for Fall 2021.
111 Washington Pl (212) 243-5420 –
academyofsaintjoseph.org
BEST ADULT
CONTINUING
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Borough of Manhattan
Community College, Center
for Continuing Education &
Workforce Development
Your formal education doesn’t have to
stop once you hit adulthood. Borough
of Manhattan Community College has
changed lives with their hands-on continuing
education programs for over
30 years. The school offers a number of
comprehensive courses that adults can
enroll in, ranging from healthcare and
information technology to graphic design
and web development. Whether
you’re looking to take the next step in
becoming an emergency medical technician,
programmer, event planner or
something else, here you’ll recieve the
preparation and training you need to
attain your goals. BMCC helps its students
find fulfilling careers, not just
good jobs. Offering remote learning
for Fall 2021 25 Broadway 8th Fl (212)
346-8410 – bmcc.cuny.edu
2021 VOTING IS IN FULL SWING!
Vote every day through October 14th for your favorite businesses
and people in the 2021 Bethpage Best of the City program.
Step 1: Visit bestofnewyorkcity.com
Step 2: Click “Vote Now”
Step 3: Click on a section, scroll down to a category, and click the
VOTE button next to your favorite person or company
Step 4: Register with your email address and name
Step 5: Keep voting for your favorites in all categories, from
Restaurants to Arts and Entertainment
To find all of the other 2020 Best of the City winners head to
bestofnewyorkcity.com and call 718-260-2554 with any questions.
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