PS 225 Ella Baker Elementary School

The Ella Baker School is currently situated in District 2 and is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan at the Julia Richman Education Complex. This pre-kindergarten to eighth grade school serves a population of approximately 290 students in the 2008-2009 school year from culturally diverse backgrounds. The school was founded in 1996 by former teachers and administration from Central Park East Elementary School. Ella Baker was founded on the principles of progressive education. In addition, we collaborate with the Vince Bervetti Network. Since its inception, the Ella Baker School has been committed to child-centered, experienced-based curriculum, where children devote time to the exploration of ideas by using materials and developing extensive projects.