Enrollment Information for 2025-2026
Interested in enrolling your child in grades PK-3 to 5? Contact Mr. Panetta and Ms. Laura for more information.
River East
Elementary
A small PK3-5th Grade school in East Harlem where every student is known, valued, and inspired.
Small Community,
Big Impact
Located in the heart of East Harlem, River East Elementary (PS 37) serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade. Our intimate environment ensures that every child receives personalized attention.
We're proud of our students' achievements, with double-digit gains on state exams and a curriculum that balances academic rigor with social-emotional learning.
Our Core Values
PK3-5th
Grade Levels
8:20 AM
School Starts
2:40 PM
Dismissal
6:00 PM
After School
Academic Excellence
Double-digit gains on ELA and Math State exams demonstrate our commitment to student success.
Community First
A small, tight-knit school community where every student is known, valued, and supported.
Dedicated Staff
Experienced educators and support staff committed to nurturing every child's potential.
Upcoming Events
View CalendarNov
6
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Various Times
Virtual conferences scheduled
Oct
2
Yom Kippur
All Day
School Closed
Oct
13
Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day
All Day
School Closed
Oct
20
Diwali
All Day
School Closed
Latest News
Principal's October Letter
We're thrilled that the launch of the 2025-2026 school year was a huge success! Read about our achievements and upcoming events.
New Swim Program for Grades 2-5
All grade 2-5 students will participate in swim instruction with Asphalt Green. Each student receives a free bathing suit and goggles.
People to Know
Michael Panetta
Principal
Ayo Mendez-Torres
Assistant Principal
Laura White
Parent Coordinator
Maura Kyne
Guidance Counselor
Contact Us
Phone
(212) 802-3035Address
2351 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10035- @