For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,551 students in 10037, NY.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 10037 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 10037, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10037, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Democracy Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2230 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
(212) 281-3061
New York, NY 10037
(212) 281-3061
Grades: 6-12
| 616 students
Rank: #22.
Global Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2350 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
(646) 360-2363
New York, NY 10037
(646) 360-2363
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 133 Fred R Moore
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2121 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
(212) 690-5936
New York, NY 10037
(212) 690-5936
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 197 John B Russwurm
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 10037, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 10037, NY include Democracy Preparatory Charter School, Global Community Charter School and P.s. 133 Fred R Moore.
How many public elementary schools are located in 10037?
4 public elementary schools are located in 10037.
What is the racial composition of students in 10037?
10037 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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