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Union Square Elementary School

40 Irving Place, Floor 2
New York, NY 10003
Between 16th Street and 17th Street
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646-790-2168 |

Facts

K-4
 
2025-26
Application Grades
K-4
 
Grades
Offered
2013
 
Year
Opened
2
 
District

Principal

Francesca Cannella

Ms. Cannella joined SA Springfield Gardens in 2017, where she spent three years as a fourth-grade teacher. She later joined SA Union Square where she served as fourth-grade team lead and senior grade team lead. In her seventh year with SA, she became the assistant principal of SA Union Square. Ms. Cannella holds a master’s degree in elementary education and a bachelor’s degree in English from Quinnipiac University. She has her New York Professional Elementary Teaching Certification (Grades 1-6). Ms. Cannella is passionate about creating a strong school community where staff and scholars feel motivated to reach their highest potential. Outside of her role in education, Ms. Cannella enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and trying out new restaurants!

After School Programs

The programs listed below are not affiliated with Success Academy. Please contact programs directly to register and understand if they can accommodate your needs.

Professional Taekwondo

553 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016
212-779-4444
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14th Street Y

344 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003
212-780-0800
[email protected]
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Eye Level

437 East 12th Street, New York, NY 10009
212-260-8020
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We’re now accepting K-6 applications for the 2025-2026 school year.

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