At a Glance
A Small Holy Child Elementary School Where Christian Values Meet Academic Rigor
Families seeking a small, nurturing elementary school with Christian values who want a academically rigorous environment with strong support. Ideal for parents who prioritize character development alongside academic excellence and appreciate the Holy Child educational tradition. Best fit for families living in or near the East Village who want a walkable neighborhood school community.
- Holy Child educational tradition emphasizing dignity, justice, and compassion alongside academic excellence
- High challenge, high support approach — academically rigorous with strong student support
- Small school size (Pre-K through 5th grade) means more personalized attention
- College preparatory curriculum starts early
- Rolling admissions provide flexibility for families
- One parent on the school's website describes it as a place where children "learn, grow, build social connections, and make memories"
- Tuition is $25,000 for 2025-2026 — moderate for Manhattan private schools but still a significant investment
- As a faith-based school, families should feel comfortable with Christian values being woven into the culture
- The school only covers Pre-K through 5th grade — families will need to plan for middle school transitions
- Limited public information available about diversity statistics or standardized test outcomes
- Rolling admissions means competitive — spaces may fill early
A small private elementary school (Pre-K through 5th grade) rooted in the Holy Child Christian education tradition, which emphasizes trust, reverence, and respect for each person's unique dignity.
A small school community where parents describe close-knit relationships and genuine connections among families. The Holy Child tradition attracts families who value both academic rigor and character development rooted in Christian principles.
The East Village is one of Manhattan's most vibrant and family-dense neighborhoods, with a 90/100 family density score. It offers diverse dining, cultural institutions, and a strong sense of community, though apartment sizes are typically smaller — a trade-off many families make for the neighborhood's energy and walkability.
The East Village is highly walkable with easy access to subway lines and neighborhood amenities. Families appreciate being able to navigate the neighborhood on foot with young children.
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What Parents Are Saying
Parents on the school's own website describe CCC as a nurturing, high-quality educational environment where students learn, grow, build social connections, and make memories. One parent wholeheartedly recommends it. Note: A negative review was found for a different Holy Child school in Maryland, not this NYC location.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is CONNELLY CTR EDUCATION/HOLY CHILD MS a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for CONNELLY CTR EDUCATION/HOLY CHILD MS yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in East Village.
- What grades does CONNELLY CTR EDUCATION/HOLY CHILD MS serve?
- CONNELLY CTR EDUCATION/HOLY CHILD MS serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into CONNELLY CTR EDUCATION/HOLY CHILD MS?
- CONNELLY CTR EDUCATION/HOLY CHILD MS runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is CONNELLY CTR EDUCATION/HOLY CHILD MS public, charter, or private?
- CONNELLY CTR EDUCATION/HOLY CHILD MS is a private school.
- What neighborhood is CONNELLY CTR EDUCATION/HOLY CHILD MS in?
- CONNELLY CTR EDUCATION/HOLY CHILD MS is in East Village, Manhattan.
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