For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,550 students in 10023, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 10023, NY are Special Music School, P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus and West End Secondary School. 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 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 10023, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10023, NY Public Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 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 West End Secondary School.
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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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