For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,397 students in 10023, NY (there are 14 private schools, serving 3,107 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, Fiorello H Laguardia High School and P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus. 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 77% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10023, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10023, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Special Music School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
129 W 67th St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-3318
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-3318
Grades: K-12
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 496-0700
New York, NY 10023
(212) 496-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,141 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
270 W 70th St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 799-1033
New York, NY 10023
(212) 799-1033
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #44.
Manhattan/hunter Science High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1235
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1235
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Rank: #55.
West End Secondary School
(Math: 74% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 717 students
Rank: #66.
P.s. 452
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #77.
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1201
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1201
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Rank: #88.
Maxine Greene High School For Imaginative Inquiry
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 799-4064
New York, NY 10023
(212) 799-4064
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #99.
High School Of Arts And Technology
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1198
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1198
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #1010.
Urban Assembly School For Media Studies
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1110
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: #1111.
Riverside School For Makers And Artists
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 61st St
New York, NY 10023
(347) 478-5228
New York, NY 10023
(347) 478-5228
Grades: PK-8
| 547 students
10023, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 362-2075
New York, NY 10023
(212) 362-2075
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
122 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1300
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1300
Grades: 11-12
| 281 students
St. Helenas Residence (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
120 W 60th St
New York, NY 10023
New York, NY 10023
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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, Fiorello H Laguardia High School and P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus.
How many public schools are located in 10023?
11 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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