EDUCATION
BEST ADULT
CONTINUING
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN
COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CENTER
FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION &
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
25 Broadway 8th Fl
(212) 346-8410–www.bmcc.cuny.edu
Education doesn’t have to stop once you hit
adulthood. Borough of Manhattan Community
College (BMCC) off ers a number of continuing
education programs that adults can enroll
in. The vibrant community at BMCC allows
students to excel intellectually while achieving
personal growth. If you’re looking to change
careers, BMCC’s adult education programs
off er hands-on job training to help you get that
skills you need in your new chosen profession.
If you’re trying to advance your career and
learn some new skill sets, BMCC has got you
covered. BMCC off ers regular information
sessions about their programs, check out their
website or stop by for a tour to see if BMCC
can help you with your desired education.
BEST ART SCHOOL
SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS
209 E 23rd St
(212) 592-2000–www.sva.edu
Opened in 1947 as the “Cartoonists’ and
Illustrators’ School,” School of the Visual Arts
has been among the top visual arts schools
in the world. With notable alumni like Keith
Haring and fi lm composer Michael Giacchino,
SVA has been cranking out talented artists
and writers since its establishment. 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. A classic New York institution
conveniently located in Gramercy Park, SVA is
an easy choice for best art school!
BEST CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ACADEMY OF ST. JOSEPH
111 Washington Pl
(212) 243-5420–www.academyofsaintjoseph.
org
The Academy of St. Joseph was founded in
2007 with one mission in mind: to cultivate
an environment that promotes academic
excellence as well as the rich traditions of
the church. Students at the Academy of St.
Joseph are given a rich, rigorous curriculum
that allows students to become critical
thinkers and problem solvers while fostering
character, competence and compassion in
each student. The school serves students from
pre-K to eighth grade, giving them a fi rm
academic foundation in the arts, sciences and
humanities while maintaining their roots in
the Catholic church. Plus, the Academy of
St. Joseph’s has a wealth of extracurricular
activities that will make you and your child
happy.
BEST COLLEGE OR
UNIVERSITY
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
116th St & Broadway
(212) 854-1754–www.columbia.edu
For over 250 years, Columbia University
has been molding minds since its inception.
Originally founded in 1754 as King’s College,
Columbia University has grown to be one of
the world’s most distinctive and distinguished
universities for undergraduates and graduate
students alike. Its prime location in New York
City off ers an advantage to students due to its
vast teaching and research resources available.
The school’s diverse student body and staff
has helped the institution build strong
academic ties with other countries and regions
throughout the world. If you think Columbia
University could be in your future, schedule a
visit and take a look around their campuses as
well as the neighboring communities.
BEST DAY CARE
TRIBECA KINDERCARE
311 Greenwich St
(212) 962-1316–www.kindercare.com
Tribeca KinderCare provides a safe, fun and
positive learning environment for kids. At
KinderCare, education is about more than
knowledge. Children will develop the social
and emotional skills they’ll use for the rest of
their lives and every KinderCare classroom is
a mini-community where qualifi ed teachers
help every child succeed on their own terms.
The teachers nurture every child paying
special attention to everyone’s unique needs.
They also give kids the confi dence to try new
things and make new friends. The center has
also been awarded national accreditation from
three early childhood agencies: The National
Association for the Education of Young
Children, National Accreditation Commission
for Early Care and Education Programs,
and the National Early Childhood Program
Accreditation.
BEST NURSERY SCHOOL
(TIE)
THE ACORN SCHOOL
330 E 26th St
(212) 684-0230–www.acornschoolnyc.com
The Acorn School, a non-profit organization,
offers classes for two, three- and fouryear
olds. The 10,000 square-foot campus
includes four classrooms, gardens, an
enclosed playground and an indoor activity
center, where children can play, explore and
learn in bright and inviting classrooms. At
Acorn, experienced teachers create childcentered
curriculums and guide children to
support their social, emotional and cognitive
growth, as well as install a lifelong love
of learning. Building community is a top
priority, and the school works closely with
families to support them as their children
experience the wonder of school for the first
time and prepare for their schooling beyond
East 26th Street.
BEST NURSERY SCHOOL
(TIE)
WEST VILLAGE NURSERY SCHOOL
73 Horatio St
(212) 243-5986–www.wvns.org
West Village Nursery School was founded
in 1962 by a group of West Village mothers
seeking a cooperative nursery school program
for their children. It is housed in a charming
brownstone on Horatio Street in the West
Village. Classrooms are located on the fi rst two
fl oors and have a cozy, comfortable energy.
The school supports the development of each
child across all domains: social, emotional,
physical, cognitive and moral. WVNS has a
spacious backyard equipped with a jungle
gym, slide, sandbox, basketball hoop, outdoor
building blocks and a beautiful maple tree. The
building has evolved from its once bare state
to what it is today—a warm and welcoming
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environment for children, their parents and
their teachers.
BEST PAROCHIAL
SCHOOL
XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL
30 W 16th St
(212) 924-7900–www.xavierhs.org
Xavier High School is an academically
rigorous, Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory
school in New York City that educates
intelligent, motivated young men of diverse
backgrounds and means. The school was
founded in 1847 and teaches students to take
responsibility for their lives, to lead with
integrity, to act justly in service of others, to
pursue excellence in every endeavor and to
deepen their relationship with God. Xavier
off ers 40 teams spread over 16 sports. More
than 50 percent of their students are involved
in a sport at least one season of the year.
Academically, courses include the arts (visual,
music and drama) and other departments
include computer science and technology,
English, fi ne arts, health, math, modern and
classical languages, military science, physical
education, religion, science and social studies.
BEST PRE SCHOOL
BATTERY PARK CITY DAY NURSERY
2 South End Ave
(212) 945-0088–www.bpcdaynursery.com
Get your toddler started with a great school
foundation at Battery Park City Day Nursery
school. At Battery Park City Day Nursery,
they provide a safe, nurturing environment
where the children, parents and teachers are
all mutually respected. The staff encourages
creative expression in each and every student
through a variety of classroom activities and
playtime while helping the children develop a
lifelong love of learning in these early ages of
development. Plus, the staff will help grow and
foster your young child’s self-help, social and
communication skills through their ongoing
curriculum, and will often incorporate parts
of New York City to enhance the learning
experience. Schedule a tour to see if Battery
Park City Day Nursery is a good fi t for your
child.
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