Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School Our school is made up of 650 students with a student/faculty ratio of 7:1.
Founded in 1921 by Elisabeth Irwin, LREI is an independent, progressive school serving children in grades pre-Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade in New York, NY. We have two campuses, 272 Sixth Avenue, for our Lower School and Middle School, and 40 Charlton Street, for our High School. LREI Mission Statement:
A leader in progressive education since 1921, LREI teaches children to be independent thi
01/15/2026
Yesterday our 4th and 5th grade robotics club met for the first time this year. They familiarized themselves with the robotics software, learned how the hub microprocessor works, and tested out all of the different sensors and motors in their kits!
01/14/2026
11th and 12th graders in our Fall 2025 Photography elective recently completed their culminating projects: turning explorations of a particular theme or subject into a more cohesive photography book. Check out their excellent work- now on display in the HS lobby.
01/09/2026
Let’s go, Knights! The LREI MS boys basketball team won its second game of the week (36-23 over Leman Manhattan) to move to 2-0 in league play and 3-1 overall.
01/07/2026
Meet the panelists for the LREI Alumni College Panel! The event will take place on Thursday, January 22 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. LREI graduates will speak about their college experiences and how LREI prepared them for success.
This event is open to 4s - 10th grade parents. Click the link in bio to register.
What is the Big Shindig?!
🪩 It’s LREI’s biennial community celebration and fundraiser! Check out this video for more info about the party 🥳
✨How can you help? We need donations for the silent auction - both big and small! Click on the link in bio to submit a donation.
..and don’t forget to mark your calendars!
📅 Thursday, March 12, 2026
📍 Sony Hall, 235 W 46th St.
⏰ 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
✉️ Email [email protected] with questions.
01/05/2026
Welcome back, LREI! We have returned from winter break ready to tackle the new year and everything it holds for us. Here are some highlights from the day!
Throughout 2025, our exceptional faculty and staff have opened doors to discovery, sparked creativity, and fostered meaningful connections for our students.
Thank you for being such a vital part of our community this year. Your generous support of The Fund for LREI and your dedication to our school make everything we do possible.
As the year draws to a close, we wish you and your loved ones joy, rest, and renewal. We’re excited to see all that 2026 will bring!
Click the link in the bio to give by 1/1 to double your support!
12/18/2025
Last night’s Larry Kaplan Alumni game and happy hour were a total blast! Thank you to all the alums, current students, faculty, and parents that came out to support and display their LREI pride in honor of former coach and teacher, Larry Kaplan.
Congratulations to all the students and faculty who performed at last night’s wonderful Winter Concert! Here are some highlights (check out the whole show on our Vimeo).
12/12/2025
Congrats to the cast and crew of the middle school play, Alice in Wonderland! A truly spellbinding and fresh take on the forever childhood classic (with an incredible soundtrack)! Premieres tonight at 7 PM in the PAC. Showings tomorrow at 2 PM and 7 PM. Get your tickets now!
12/03/2025
Our 10th grade elective, From Mambo to Hip Hop, jumpstarted our morning with an electrifying share: a genealogical dance medley of some of NYC’s most seminal cultural footprints!
12/02/2025
Book Week is here and it’s one of our favorite times of the year! The halls of LREI are flooded with a literary spirit centered around our popular book fair and an exciting line up of visiting authors including Sharee Miller (“Curlfriends”), Mika Song (“Night Chef”), and LREI alum Nick Heller ‘07- who signed copies of his book, “New York Nico’s Guide to New York City.”