Who We Are

PS 33 Chelsea Prep is a public elementary school in Manhattan's District 2, with students in grades pre-kindergarten through grade 5.  Chelsea Prep is proud to host a diverse community of learners.  Our dedicated staff, motivated students, and caring parents work collaboratively to maintain the remarkable academic achievement that has become the norm for Chelsea Prep students.  Chelsea Prep is home to a rigorous standards-based curriculum that fosters analytical thinking, creativity, and independence.

Chelsea Prep uses a wide range of resources to provide a holistic and challenging academic program while fostering a welcoming school community.  Some of the educational resources in use at Chelsea Prep include:
  • A Balanced Literacy Program
  • EngageNY Mathematics
  • GoMath Mathematics
  • Green Connections
  • ChessNYC
  • Experiential Learning
  • Smartboard technology
  • 3rd Street Music Partnership
  • Wilson and Fundations Reading Programs
  • Student teacher site for NYU, Fordham, Marymount, SUNY Stonybrook, SUNY New Paltz, and SUNY Plattsburgh
Chelsea Prep also provides a stimulating environment for developing the whole child through art, dance, and music.  Some of the arts programs at Chelsea Prep include:

  • Whitney Museum Partnership
  • National Dance Institute 
  • American Ballroom Dance
  • Third Street Music
  • Chorus Club 
  • Instrumental Music Instruction Program​

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Chelsea Prep is a very special place.  We are home to: 
  • A community of strategic thinkers and collegiate lifelong learners committed to resolving global issues
  • A home to a rigorous STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) based curriculum which fosters analytical thinking, problem solving, core knowledge, creativity, and independence
  • A stimulating environment for developing the whole child through all academic disciplines, including art, dance and music
  • A place where everyone's effort and contributions are valued and nurtured
  • A haven for parents and caregivers who are active partners in our teaching/learning community
  • An inquiry based laboratory wherein all community members are actively learning about environmental awareness for the future 
As we continue to strive for success, we want to share some achievements our community is proud of. Please enjoy our reflections and sneak peaks into the next academic year! We look forward to sharing more information about exciting upcoming partnerships and programs in September. To read more about our Social-Emotional Learning curriculum, please visit the following links: