New York City Geographic District # 1 School District

166 Essex St
New York, NY 10002
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

New York City Geographic District # 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 9,990 students in New York City Geographic District # 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in New York City Geographic District # 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
27 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
9,990 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
874 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

New York City Geographic District # 1 School District, which is ranked #289 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 61% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#293 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
52%
46%
56%
49%
81%
78%
74%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
18%
10%
% Hispanic
45%
30%
% Black
14%
16%
% White
17%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

Best New York City Geographic District # 1 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
111 Columbia St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 677-5190
Grades: K-12
| 1,613 students
Rank: #22.
University Neighborhood High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Monroe St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 962-4341
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 184 Shuang Wen
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
327 Cherry St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10002
(212) 602-9700
Grades: PK-8
| 734 students
Rank: #44.
Bard High School Early College
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
525 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 995-8479
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 110 Florence Nightingale
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
285 Delancey St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 674-2690
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #66.
Orchard Collegiate Academy
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
220 Henry St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 406-9411
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
Rank: #77.
Ps 19 Asher Levy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
185 1st Ave
New York, NY 10003
(212) 533-5340
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #88.
East Village Community School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
185 1st Ave
New York, NY 10003
(212) 533-5340
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #99.
East Side Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
420 E 12th St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 460-8467
Grades: 6-12
| 695 students
Rank: #1010.
Neighborhood School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
121 E 3rd St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 387-0195
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #1111.
Cascades High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
198 Forsyth St-3rd Fl
New York, NY 10002
(646) 654-1261
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #1212.
Tompkins Square Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 E 6th St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 995-1430
Grades: 6-8
| 328 students
Rank: #1313.
Lower East Side Preparatory High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
145 Stanton St-4th Fl
New York, NY 10002
(212) 505-6366
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #1414.
Children's Workshop School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 E 12th St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 614-9531
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #1515.
School For Global Leaders
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Stanton St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 260-5375
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Rank: #1616.
P.s. 15 Roberto Clemente
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
333 E 4th St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 228-8730
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #1717.
Star Academy Ps 63
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
121 E 3rd St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 674-3180
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #1818.
University Neighborhood Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Henry St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 267-5701
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Rank: #1919.
P.s. 20 Anna Silver
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
166 Essex St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 254-9577
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #2020.
P.s. 140 Nathan Straus
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Ridge St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 677-4680
Grades: PK-8
| 368 students
Rank: #2121.
Forsythe Satellite Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
198 Forsyth St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 677-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Rank: #2222.
Earth School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E 6th St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 477-1735
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Rank: #2323.
P.s. 142 Amalia Castro
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Attorney St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 598-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #2424.
P.s. 188 Island School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
442 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 677-5710
Grades: PK-8
| 456 students
Rank: #2525.
P.s. 64 Robert Simon
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E 6th St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 673-6510
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #2626.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Rank: #2727.
P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
730 E 12th St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 228-4433
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to New York City Geographic District # 1 School District?
New York City Geographic District # 1 School District manages 27 public schools serving 9,990 students.
What is the rank of New York City Geographic District # 1 School District?
New York City Geographic District # 1 School District is ranked #289 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New York City Geographic District # 1 School District?
45% of New York City Geographic District # 1 School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New York City Geographic District # 1 School District?
New York City Geographic District # 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 27 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 9,990 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 74% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 81% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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