Founded in 1914 and located in New York City, Professional Children's School is a private, not-for-profit, independent day school, serving students in grades 6-12, which provides a rigorous college preparatory education for young people who are pursuing challenging goals in the performing arts, competitive sports, and other endeavors that may require time away from the classroom. PCS offers a liberal arts curriculum that is both rigorous and tailored to each individual, with a schedule designed to be flexible, allowing students to balance time in school with professional demands outside, and our community of master educators and devoted peers provides the social and emotional support children need to excel.