For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,481 students in 10023, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 10023, NY are Special Music School, P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus and P.s. 452. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 10023 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 10023, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10023, NY Public Elementary 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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%
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 elementary schools in 10023, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 10023, NY include Special Music School, P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus and P.s. 452.
How many public elementary schools are located in 10023?
5 public elementary schools are located in 10023.
What is the racial composition of students in 10023?
10023 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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