Welcome to
Corlears School
TODDLER • NURSERY • PREK • KINDERGARTEN • ELEMENTARY
A progressive school made just for young children located in the heart of Chelsea.
Our Approach
At Corlears, children from toddlers through fifth grade build core values like compassion, responsibility, and empathy in an environment centered on social and emotional development. In our five decades of experience, we’ve come to understand that these early years are the most crucial formative years for every child. We specialize in guiding this age group because we believe the start of your child’s academic life should be nothing short of exceptional!Diversity
We celebrate each child’s talents, learning styles, and identities in an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.
Curiosity
Project-based learning experiences encourage young minds to keep asking questions.
Community
Our close-knit community is driven to make the world a better place — starting in our own backyard.
Growth
We’re cultivating considerate, ever-evolving thinkers, ready to make a difference in their world.
Apply Now for Fall 2025
Applications are now accepted for the 2025–26 school year. Subscribe to our email list to learn more about Corlears School and to receive updates from the admissions team. Or, get started today by visiting our Admissions and How to Apply pages. We look forward to getting to know your family!
Learn More About Corlears
Program Overview
Program OverviewLearn about Corlears School's academic and auxiliary programs for toddlers through fifth grade.Learn More
Admissions
AdmissionsLearn about Corlears School's admissions policies, how to apply, and connect directly with the team.Learn More
TEAM: Our Tuition Model
TEAM: Our Tuition ModelEverything to know about affording Corlears — maximum tuition prices, what tuition covers, and the paradigm-changing TEAM (Tuition Equity and Accessibility Model).Learn More
NEW!
Open to All Weekday Community Classes
Open to All Weekday Community Classes
NEW!
Open to AllWeekday Community ClassesCorlears is now offering enriching classes that take place during and after the school day for ages 0–4.Learn More + Register
Open to AllWeekday Community ClassesCorlears is now offering enriching classes that take place during and after the school day for ages 0–4.Learn More + Register
Get the Viewbook
Get the ViewbookEverything you need to know about Corlears School in one handy booklet. Follow the link to receive a digital copy in your inbox. (Or, drop by the school or schedule a tour to receive a printed copy!)Download
Middle School Outplacement
Middle School OutplacementCorlears offers a comprehensive outplacement process that provides individualized support for all graduates and their families.Learn More
Back for 2024–25!
Learn. Play. Grow.
Back for 2024–25!Learn. Play. Grow.On select Saturdays throughout the school year, we offer free family activities for children ages 0–6 through our Learn. Play. Grow. initiative. Attending an LPG Saturday will give you a sense of the warm community at Corlears School, and it's also a great way to connect with local families.Learn More + Register
From the Blog
Parents have questions, Corlears has answers! Discover articles, videos, and other resources about early childhood and early years education, plus news and updates from inside Corlears and our wider community.
Phase-In Schedule: Building Relationships and School Stamina for Nursery Students
How Practicing Patterns Helps Kindergarteners Think Like Mathematicians
Literacy at Corlears: Building Strong Foundations for Reading and Writing Success
Differences Between Nursery School and Daycare: What to Consider
What Families Have to Say
“Corlears is more than a school, it’s a community of family and friends that considers equity and inclusion as core pieces to learning and the exchange of ideas and information. It has provided both my children with academic readiness, an understanding of collective responsibility and the confidence to share and welcome solutions for “why.”
Regina S.Corlears Parent
“Corlears has been a great school for our son and our family. Our son has learned to be a flexible thinker which has helped him excel in all subjects, and especially math. The school also instills its students with a strong sense of self, as well as an understanding of their community-members and the world at large.”
Niche.com ReviewCorlears Parent
“Corlears is a warm, special environment that’s hard to find in type-A NYC. If you want a kid who feels happy and secure and confident, then this is the school for you.”
Julie S.Corlears Parent
"We absolutely love Corlears. Our children are thrilled to go to school every day, and they are learning and growing so much! It is amazing how well the school balances academic rigor with a progressive method of teaching, to ensure the kids all love learning and therefore are even more likely to achieve academic success. The faculty are gifted and incredibly invested in all of the children/families."
Review from Niche.comCorlears Parent
“The intimate setting of the school feels like a close-knit community. My daughter is extremely happy with the teachers and friends that she has made. Corlears students are confident, happy, critical thinkers that will make their mark on the world.”
Sharhonda S.Corlears Parent
“Our children have thrived at Corlears. Since the school only serves elementary ages there is a real purity there. Our children have become such confident learners and now are real leaders.”
Niche.com ReviewCorlears Parent
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