P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School
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Overview
Educational philosophy
Traditional / AcademicPrograms offered
3s · Pre-K · K+
Annual tuition
Free (NYC DOE)
School continues
Through Grade 5
Total students
~660
Financial aid
Not offered
Sibling & legacy
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P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake is a highly regarded, zoned NYC public elementary school (3K-Grade 5) on the Upper East Side, long considered one of the city's top public elementaries. A National Blue Ribbon School led by veteran principal Lauren Fontana, it pairs high academic standards with comprehensive art, music and dance programs and a mission grounded in creativity, equity and inclusive community. State test proficiency sits far above citywide averages. Admission is free through NYC's MySchools system, with strong zoned priority for Kindergarten and separate 3K/Pre-K admissions.
Programs & Schedule
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Extended hours
Yes
Tuition
Free; 2026-27 rate; [Detail: 3K for All] Free full-day 3-K for children turning 3 in the calendar year; ~15 seats (class of 15 with 1 head teacher + 1 paraprofessional). Apply via MySchools 3-K admissions (separate system/timeline from Pre-K and K). Prior 2025 cycle: applications Jan 15-Feb 28, 3K offers ~May 20.
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Extended hours
Yes
Tuition
Free; 2026-27 rate; [Detail: Pre-K for All] Free full-day Pre-K for children turning 4 in the calendar year; ~67 seats (classes of 18 with 1 head teacher + 1 paraprofessional). Apply via MySchools Pre-K admissions (separate system/timeline from 3K and K). Prior 2025 cycle: applications Jan 15-Feb 28, Pre-K offers ~May 13.
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Extended hours
Yes
Tuition
Free; 2026-27 rate; Free K-5 elementary. Zoned neighborhood school in District 2; zoned residents (siblings first, then without siblings) have priority and historically fill nearly all seats, so out-of-zone offers are rare. Apply via MySchools Kindergarten admissions; families notified March/early April. Kindergarten is a separate admissions system/timeline from 3K and Pre-K.
This school continues through Grade 5. Enrolled students progress without reapplying.
Admissions
Leadership
Lauren Fontana
Culture & Community
A nationally recognized 3K-Grade 5 public elementary school known for high academic standards and a deep commitment to individual student success. PS6 organizes its work around three guiding principles: excelling in education and advocacy (academic excellence plus active citizenship); fostering creativity and lifelong learning across the arts and sciences; and cultivating an inclusive community rooted in equity and anti-racism. A National Blue Ribbon School, it aims for a well-rounded education with teaching practices responsive to current research and the needs of its students.
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