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Community Action School - MS 258

District 3 · Manhattan · Grades 6 to 8 · 03M258

At a glance

Address
154 WEST 93 STREET, MANHATTAN, NY 10025
Subway
1, 2, 3 to 96th St
Admissions
Open, ASD/ACES Program
Links
School websiteMySchools page

Details last checked against MySchools on October 15, 2026. Report a problem · Add a tour we missed

Tours and open houses · 7 posted

The school also says

  • “If you would like a tour before then, please reach out to Parent Coordinator I'tanisha Lewis at ilewis9@schools.nyc.gov or 212-678-5888”

    From the school's website · checked Oct 14 · Confirm with the school before you go

Admissions

For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 15

  • Community Action School (M.S. 258) (M258S), M258S

    Open — Students are randomly selected

    Diversity in Admissions: Applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch will be considered first for 25% of seats. For the remaining 75% of seats, all students will be considered.

  • Community Action School ACES 12:1:1 Program (M258Y), M258Y

    ASD/ACES Program

    Open to students currently in an ACES (Academics, Career, and Essential Skills) program. If you are not currently an ACES student and are interested in the program, please contact acesprograms@schools.nyc.gov

Clubs, arts and sports

Visual & performing arts
Comic Book Club, Dance, Step Team, Traditional and Studio Art
STEM
Coding, Coding, Engineering, Engineering, Lego Robotics, LEGO Robotics, Robotics, Robotics, Science Club, STEM, STEM, Video Game Club
Sports & fitness
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Fitness, Fitness, Flag Football, Mindfulness, Physical Education, Soccer, Step
Academics
Advisory, Algebra I, Foreign Language, Health, Homework Help, Math, Middle School Algebra ACC, Saturday Academy, Saturday Academy, Spanish, Specialized High School Test Preparation, Tutoring, World Languages (Middle School)
Clubs & leadership
Book Club, Book Club, Cooking, Cooking, Gardening, Restorative Circles, Service Learning, Student Council
Programs
Community School, Family Volunteer Opportunities, Field Trips, Free After School Program, Health Center, Saturday Programs, Uniform

About the school

Community Action School is a small middle school built on the belief that every student deserves to be known, supported, and challenged. Guided by our core values of Caring, Courage, Community, and Action, our dedicated staff works collaboratively to ensure that all students receive individualized academic, social, and emotional support while engaging in rigorous and meaningful learning experiences. We place a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, encouraging students to make connections across subjects and explore real-world issues from multiple perspectives. Students take advantage of New York City's rich cultural and educational resources through frequent field trips and experiences. Signature programs include our three-day camping trip to the Clearpool Environmental Education Center and our annual schoolwide Broadway trip. All 8th-grade students are enrolled in Regents-level Algebra I and Living Environment courses, providing opportunities to earn high school credit before entering 9th grade. Our advisory program focuses on goal setting, relationship building, and social-emotional development. Students also have access to a robust after-school program offering sports, arts, leadership opportunities, and academic support, as well as Saturday Academy from October through May. We encourage prospective families to learn more about our school by visiting our website, reading our reviews on InsideSchools, and scheduling a tour. Interested families may contact Principal Andrew Sullivan at asulliv@schools.nyc.gov. Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch for 25% of seats.

From MySchools.