For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,768 students in 10009, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 189 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 10009, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 10009, NY are East Side Community School, Neighborhood School and Tompkins Square Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10009 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10009, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10009, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Side Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 E 12th St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 460-8467
New York, NY 10009
(212) 460-8467
Grades: 6-12
| 695 students
Rank: #22.
Neighborhood School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 E 3rd St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 387-0195
New York, NY 10009
(212) 387-0195
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #33.
Tompkins Square Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 E 6th St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 995-1430
New York, NY 10009
(212) 995-1430
Grades: 6-8
| 328 students
Rank: #44.
Children's Workshop School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 E 12th St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 614-9531
New York, NY 10009
(212) 614-9531
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #55.
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
442 E Houston St-rm 312
New York, NY 10009
(212) 388-0241
New York, NY 10009
(212) 388-0241
Grades: 1-10
| 206 students
Rank: #66.
P.s. 15 Roberto Clemente
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 E 4th St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 228-8730
New York, NY 10009
(212) 228-8730
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #77.
Star Academy Ps 63
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 E 3rd St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 674-3180
New York, NY 10009
(212) 674-3180
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #88.
Earth School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 6th St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 477-1735
New York, NY 10009
(212) 477-1735
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Rank: #99.
P.s. 64 Robert Simon
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 6th St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 673-6510
New York, NY 10009
(212) 673-6510
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 E 12th St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 228-4433
New York, NY 10009
(212) 228-4433
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
10009, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ross Global Academy Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
420 East 12th St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 374-3884
New York, NY 10009
(212) 374-3884
Grades: K-8
| 376 students
420 E 12th St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 475-1071
New York, NY 10009
(212) 475-1071
Grades: 9-11
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 10009, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 10009, NY include East Side Community School, Neighborhood School and Tompkins Square Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 10009?
10 public schools are located in 10009.
What percentage of students in 10009 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 10009 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10009?
10009 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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