Located in the Financial District, Pine Street School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering dual‑language immersion programs in Spanish or Mandarin from nursery through middle school. The school prides itself on a joyful, dynamic learning environment where curiosity is celebrated and individuality is cherished. Through hands‑on exploration and a globally minded curriculum, Pine Street prepares children to be confident, compassionate changemakers.
Tuition is not explicitly published on the school’s website. PrivateSchoolReview notes tuition around \$45,000 per year, reflecting the extensive language immersion and IB programming. Financial aid is available.
Pine Street operates two sites: the lower school at 25 Pine Street and the middle school at 156 William Street. Classrooms are modern, filled with natural light and equipped with technology to support inquiry‑based learning. Students also use nearby parks and cultural sites as extensions of the classroom.
Aggregate rating: 5.0 / 5 – Yelp shows a 5.0/5 rating from four reviews (parents praise the school’s nurturing teachers and dual‑language program). PrivateSchoolReview gives Pine Street a 5.0/5 rating from eleven reviews and ranks it among the top private schools in New York. The school’s unique blend of Montessori roots (via its sibling school Battery Park Montessori), IB curriculum and bilingual immersion set it apart.
School website: Pine Street School
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