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Best 10002 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 10,785 students in 10002, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 485 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 10002, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 10002, NY are New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School, High School For Dual Language And Asian Studies and P.s. 124 Yung Wing. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10002 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10002, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 10002, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
111 Columbia St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 677-5190
Gr: K-12 | 1,620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
High School For Dual Language And Asian Studies
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
350 Grand St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 475-4097
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 124 Yung Wing
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
40 Division St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 966-7237
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 184 Shuang Wen
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
327 Cherry St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10002
(212) 602-9700
Gr: PK-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 42 Benjamin Altman
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
71 Hester St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 226-8410
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Bard High School Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
525 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 995-8479
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
University Neighborhood High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Monroe St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 962-4341
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 2 Meyer London
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
122 Henry St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 964-0350
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 110 Florence Nightingale
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
285 Delancey St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 674-2690
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Essex Street Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
350 Grand St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 475-4773
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
New Design High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 Grand St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 475-4148
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
School For Global Leaders
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
145 Stanton St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 260-5375
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Cascades High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
198 Forsyth St-3rd Fl
New York, NY 10002
(646) 654-1261
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Emma Lazarus High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Hester St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 925-5017
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Middle School 131
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Hester St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 219-1204
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Orchard Collegiate Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Henry St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 406-9411
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Lower East Side Preparatory High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Stanton St-4th Fl
New York, NY 10002
(212) 505-6366
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Manhattan Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Attorney St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 533-2743
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1919.
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Grand St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 505-0745
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Pace High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Hester St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 334-4663
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
P.s. 140 Nathan Straus
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Ridge St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 677-4680
Gr: PK-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Manhattan Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Henry St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 964-3792
Gr: 2-6 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
University Neighborhood Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Henry St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 267-5701
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Forsythe Satellite Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
198 Forsyth St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 677-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
P.s. 142 Amalia Castro
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Attorney St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 598-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
P.s. 188 Island School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
442 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 677-5710
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
P.s. 20 Anna Silver
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
166 Essex St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 254-9577
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2828.
P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
293 E Broadway
New York, NY 10002
(212) 673-4470
Gr: PK-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Grand St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 505-0143
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 10002, NY?
How many public schools are located in 10002?
29 public schools are located in 10002.
What percentage of students in 10002 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 10002 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10002?
10002 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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