Alexander Robertson School
K-5 The Oldest Coeducational Elementary School In New York Founded 1789
Our School
The Alexander Robertson School is a nonsectarian elementary school owned and operated by Second Presbyterian Church in New York City since 1789. The school serves a coeducational student body representing a broad spectrum of cultural and economic diversity.
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Our Educational Approach
Parents describe The Alexander Robertson School as "intensive but not intense," a school that inspires "performance without pressure." They say that their children are "relaxed, smiling, engaged and productive." Our goal is mastery of academic skills and delight in learning content. Our classes are small, our approach is structured, and our methods are eclectic, thoughtfully integrating the best of traditional and contemporary educational practices. Our students earn places in the best secondary schools in New York and are known for being well-prepared, positive additions to each community.
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"It's a school with a brain and a heart. That's a hard combination to find."
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3 West 95th Street
New York, NY 10025
Office 212-663-6441
Admissions 212-663-2844
