Village Community School is a private

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, co-educational day school

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 for grades K-8 located in Greenwich Village

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 of New York City

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, USA

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. The Village Community School or VCS is a member of the Downtown Independent School Community. VCS is most known for emphasizing the idea of community within the curriculum and for its levels of diversity, 22-25% of its families receive tuition assistance; and over 21% of the school’s families are racially diverse. VCS was recently mentioned by The New York City Private Schools Blog for its progressive education and diversity.

History

In early 1970, Bank Street, a private school formerly located in Greenwich Village decided to move its location uptown. VCS opened its doors to replace the niche left open by the loss of Bank Street and in September 1970 began the education of 170 children in grades K-6. By 1973, VCS was a fully operational K-8 school. The original and current location of VCS is at 272 w. 10th St. In 2003 VCS expanded its original five story building by the addition of a second five story building, adjacent to the first but containing a fully functional gymnasium and auditorium. Currently VCS educates 325 students.