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Who We Are

TCCS was established in 2011 through a partnership of Teachers College (TC), Columbia University, Manhattan Community Board 9, and the New York City Department of Education. It is a non-selective, choice PreK-8 public elementary and middle school that gives priority to families residing in Community School Districts 5 and 6.

News & Announcements

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TCCS Pre-K and Kindergarten Open Houses

TCCS is hosting Pre-K and Kindergarten open houses for prospective families!

Kindergarten: 12/10/26; 1/13/27; 1/20/27
Pre-K: 1/20/27; 2/4/27; 2/24/27

Register by scanning the QR code to learn more about the school's curriculum and educational philosophy.
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TCCS Middle School Open Houses

TCCS Middle School will be holding open houses for prospective families on 12/2/26 at 6:00 pm and 12/09/26 at 9:15 am!

Register by scanning the QR code to learn more about the school's curriculum and educational philosophy.
Girls Science Day

Girls Science Day

Girls’ Science Day is back this Fall: Saturday, November 21, 2026!
Girls Science Day is a FREE event hosted by the Girls Science Day organization at Columbia University.

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Our Mission

The TCCS mission is to establish a dynamic learning environment that nourishes children’s academic, social, emotional, and physical well-being. The Teachers College Community School strives to provide a child-centered environment that will inspire and challenge all of our students to become independent thinkers, problem solvers and life-long learners, and to work as a collaborative unit of parents, faculty and staff to ensure that our students perform their optimal best.
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