The Parkside School offers a comprehensive and nurturing educational experience for students in grades K–5 with language-based learning differences. Our program is designed to support each child’s unique learning profile, empowering students to grow in a structured, supportive, and flexible environment. At the heart of Parkside’s approach is a robust, interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts. Dedicated teachers, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and counselors collaborate closely to provide individualized instruction and therapeutic support. Small class sizes allow faculty to build strong relationships with students and develop a deep understanding of their strengths and challenges. Beyond academics, Parkside emphasizes confidence, independence, and self-advocacy within a close- knit community. Through strong partnerships with families and thoughtful transition planning, Parkside prepares students for continued success in schools and programs that can meet their ongoing learning needs.
At Hellenic Classical Charter Schools, students receive a distinguished education rooted in academic rigor and character development. Approved by the New York State Board of Regents, the schools uphold the highest standards of excellence and accountability. Hellenic Classical Charter Schools ranked as one of the Best New York Elementary Schools and Best New York Middle Schools by U.S. News & World Report in 2026. The Park Slope campus, a National Blue Ribbon School, serves scholars in grades Pre-K through 8, while the Staten Island campus, modeled after its award-winning sister school, currently serves Pre-K through 7 and will expand to 8th grade in the 2026–2027 school year. Students engage in a challenging, standards-based classical curriculum enriched by the study of Greek and Latin. Through direct instruction, individualized coaching, and the Socratic method, they cultivate intellectual discipline, critical thinking, and strong moral character. Graduates leave well prepared— academically, socially, and emotionally—to earn admission to New York City’s most competitive high schools and to contribute thoughtfully and responsibly within a global society.
The Parkside School 48 West 74th Street New York, NY 10023
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HCCS-PS: 646 5th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215 Email
HCCS-SI: 1631 & 1641 Richmond Ave Staten Island, NY 10314 Email
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