Special Music School at Kaufman CenterSpecial Music School at Kaufman Center

Special Music School

Welcome to the Special Music School (P.S. 859) online. A public school for musically gifted children from grades K–8, we are the result of a special partnership between the New York City Department of Education and the Kaufman Center.

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About the Special Music School

Our students benefit from our integrated approach to curriculum, receiving rigorous musical training and academic guidance in a holistic context that emphasizes creative thinking and problem solving. more about us


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