CPE1: Central Park East 1 Elementary School

Founded in 1974, by a group of educators who believed in the importance of 'learning by doing,' CPE1 has been a leader in progressive elementary education for over three decades.

Originally housed in PS171, Central Park East made its way to the Jackie Robinson Educational Complex in 19___ ultimately creating its home on the second floor of the mixed age building.

Many of the founding teachers have spent their careers either at CPE1 or schools based on the CPE model and continue to guide the role of progressive education in New York City and throughout the country.

Though the school has adapted to change, we are pleased that the essence of the original concept has withstood the test of time and proud of how many educators use Central ParkEast 1 as a template for developing schools.