For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,509 students in 10039, NY.
The top ranked public schools in 10039, NY are Frederick Douglass Academy, Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School and P.s. 46 Arthur Tappan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10039 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10039, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10039, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frederick Douglass Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2581 7th Ave
New York, NY 10039
(212) 491-4107
New York, NY 10039
(212) 491-4107
Grades: 6-12
| 708 students
Rank: #22.
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
276 W 151st St
New York, NY 10039
(212) 368-8731
New York, NY 10039
(212) 368-8731
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 46 Arthur Tappan
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2987 Frederick Douglas Blvd
New York, NY 10039
(212) 360-1519
New York, NY 10039
(212) 360-1519
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 200 James Mccune Smith School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2589 7th Ave
New York, NY 10039
(212) 491-6636
New York, NY 10039
(212) 491-6636
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 10039, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 10039, NY include Frederick Douglass Academy, Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School and P.s. 46 Arthur Tappan.
How many public schools are located in 10039?
4 public schools are located in 10039.
What is the racial composition of students in 10039?
10039 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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