For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,692 students in 10016, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 653 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 10016, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 10016, NY are River School, P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray and Murray Hill Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10016 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10016, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10016, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
425 E 35th St
New York, NY 10016
(212) 251-6640
New York, NY 10016
(212) 251-6640
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 E 33rd St
New York, NY 10016
(212) 685-4366
New York, NY 10016
(212) 685-4366
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Murray Hill Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 E 33rd St
New York, NY 10016
(212) 696-0195
New York, NY 10016
(212) 696-0195
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Manhattan Academy For Arts And Languages
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 E 33rd St
New York, NY 10016
(212) 576-0502
New York, NY 10016
(212) 576-0502
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Unity Center For Urban Technologies
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 E 33rd St
New York, NY 10016
(212) 576-0530
New York, NY 10016
(212) 576-0530
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
10016, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Borough Academies Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
40 E 29th St
New York, NY 10016
(212) 889-7567
New York, NY 10016
(212) 889-7567
Gr: 9-10 | 83 students
111 E 33rd St
New York, NY 10016
(212) 576-0500
New York, NY 10016
(212) 576-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 10016, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 10016, NY include River School, P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray and Murray Hill Academy.
How many public schools are located in 10016?
5 public schools are located in 10016.
What percentage of students in 10016 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 10016 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10016?
10016 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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