At a Glance
A universal pre-K and 3K center serving the heart of a transit-rich, education-focused neighborhood
Families seeking universal pre-K or 3K in the Lower East Side who value excellent transit access and prioritize a school with highly trusting teachers. Parents should be comfortable with urban density and aware of the neighborhood's safety profile. This is ideal for families who want a community-oriented early childhood program in a historically rich Manhattan neighborhood.
- Universal 3K and Pre-K access — no lottery or selective admissions
- 100% teacher trust and instruction quality ratings from surveyed staff
- Located in a neighborhood with very high education orientation (89th percentile)
- Excellent transit access for families commuting from other areas
- No academic proficiency data available — this is an early childhood center, not a K-5 school
- Very small teacher survey sample (5 responses) — while positive, it's not comprehensive
- Neighborhood safety ranks in bottom 16th percentile — families should visit to assess comfort
- Elevated environmental health concerns (asthma rates, lead) in the surrounding area
- Only 6.5% of neighborhood households have children — limited local peer community outside school
Based on 2025 data
School SummaryDistrict
Cpc Little Star of Broome Street operates in Manhattan Community District 3, serving as one of the few dedicated early childhood options in the Lower East Side. Unlike elementary schools that are compared by test scores, this program fills a specific need for 3K and pre-K access in a transit-heavy neighborhood where families with young children are the minority.
As an early childhood center, Cpc Little Star does not have state ELA or Math proficiency data — students here are building foundational skills through play-based learning rather than standardized assessments. The focus is on developmental readiness for kindergarten rather than test performance.
Teacher survey responses show exceptional collegial trust (100%) and instruction quality ratings (100%), though the sample is very small (5 respondents). This suggests a strong, collaborative staff environment where teachers feel supported. For an early childhood setting, these high trust metrics indicate a positive day-to-day experience for both staff and the young students in their care.
This early childhood center serves families with 3-4 year olds in a neighborhood where children are actually a minority — only 6.5% of households have kids, making this school a key family resource in the area. The community is economically diverse (median income $58K, 23% poverty rate) with moderate educational attainment (44% BA+). The school draws from a population that values education but may not have many同龄儿童 nearby.
The Lower East Side offers excellent transit (88th percentile) making this school highly accessible by subway, but families should know the area has safety concerns — the safety score of 16 puts it in the bottom 16th percentile with elevated crime density and collision rates. The health environment score is also low (11th percentile), with elevated lead rates (8.7%) and high asthma emergency department visits (155 per 100K). On the positive side, stability is high (78th percentile) and the area has strong education orientation (89th percentile), meaning neighbors tend to stay long-term and prioritize schools.
The Lower East Side is highly walkable with excellent subway access, though the area's density and traffic can make stroller navigation challenging. Families should plan for street crossings in a busy urban environment.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Cpc Little Star of Broome Street a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Cpc Little Star of Broome Street yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 3-K to Pre-K in Lower East Side.
- What grades does Cpc Little Star of Broome Street serve?
- Cpc Little Star of Broome Street serves grades 3-K to Pre-K.
- How do students get into Cpc Little Star of Broome Street?
- Cpc Little Star of Broome Street admits through the NYC 3-K and Pre-K application.
- Is Cpc Little Star of Broome Street public, charter, or private?
- Cpc Little Star of Broome Street is a public school.
- What neighborhood is Cpc Little Star of Broome Street in?
- Cpc Little Star of Broome Street is in Lower East Side, Manhattan.
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