For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,509 students in 10039, NY.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 10039 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 10039, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10039, NY Public Elementary 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 elementary schools in 10039, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 10039, NY include Frederick Douglass Academy, Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School and P.s. 46 Arthur Tappan.
How many public elementary schools are located in 10039?
4 public elementary schools are located in 10039.
What is the racial composition of students in 10039?
10039 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.
The Debate Over Mandatory AP Exams: Balancing Academic Rigor and Student Well-being
Some public schools are forcing students in AP courses to take the AP exam. Here's a look at both sides of the debate and the potential benefits in store for both students and high schools.
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.