For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,433 students in 10023, NY (there are 14 private schools, serving 3,151 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 10023, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 10023, NY are Special Music School, P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus and Fiorello H Laguardia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10023 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10023, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10023, NY Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Special Music School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
129 W 67th St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-3318
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-3318
Gr: K-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
270 W 70th St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 799-1033
New York, NY 10023
(212) 799-1033
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 496-0700
New York, NY 10023
(212) 496-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Manhattan/hunter Science High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1235
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1235
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 452
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 W 61st St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 259-6222
New York, NY 10023
(212) 259-6222
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
West End Secondary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
227-243 W 61st St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 245-1506
New York, NY 10023
(212) 245-1506
Gr: 6-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1201
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1201
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Riverside School For Makers And Artists
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 61st St
New York, NY 10023
(347) 478-5228
New York, NY 10023
(347) 478-5228
Gr: PK-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Urban Assembly School For Media Studies
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1110
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1110
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
High School Of Arts And Technology
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1198
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1198
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
10023, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 362-2075
New York, NY 10023
(212) 362-2075
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
122 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1300
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1300
Gr: 11-12 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 10023, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 10023, NY include Special Music School, P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus and Fiorello H Laguardia High School.
How many public schools are located in 10023?
10 public schools are located in 10023.
What percentage of students in 10023 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 10023 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10023?
10023 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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