For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,509 students in 10037, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 246 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 10037, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 10037, NY are Democracy Preparatory Charter School, Global Community Charter School and P.s. 133 Fred R Moore. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10037 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10037, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10037, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Democracy Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2230 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
(212) 281-8247
New York, NY 10037
(212) 281-8247
Gr: 6-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Global Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2350 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
(646) 360-2363
New York, NY 10037
(646) 360-2363
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 133 Fred R Moore
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2121 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
(212) 690-5936
New York, NY 10037
(212) 690-5936
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 197 John B Russwurm
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2230 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
(212) 690-5960
New York, NY 10037
(212) 690-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 10037, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 10037, NY include Democracy Preparatory Charter School, Global Community Charter School and P.s. 133 Fred R Moore.
How many public schools are located in 10037?
4 public schools are located in 10037.
What percentage of students in 10037 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 10037 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10037?
10037 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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