For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,887 students in 10128, NY (there are 14 private schools, serving 6,492 private students). 31% of all K-12 students in 10128, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 10128, NY are P.s. 77 Lower Lab School, East Side Middle School and P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10128 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10128, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10128, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 77 Lower Lab School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1700 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10128
(212) 427-2798
New York, NY 10128
(212) 427-2798
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
East Side Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
331 E 91st St
New York, NY 10128
(212) 360-0114
New York, NY 10128
(212) 360-0114
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
323 E 91st St
New York, NY 10128
(212) 828-2710
New York, NY 10128
(212) 828-2710
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Yorkville Community School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
421 E 88th St
New York, NY 10128
(212) 722-5240
New York, NY 10128
(212) 722-5240
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 198 Isador E Ida Straus
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10128
(212) 289-3702
New York, NY 10128
(212) 289-3702
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #66.
High School For Climate Justice
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 E 96th St
New York, NY 10128
(212) 348-1694
New York, NY 10128
(212) 348-1694
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: #77.
Judith S Kaye School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
321 E 96th St
New York, NY 10128
(212) 360-1509
New York, NY 10128
(212) 360-1509
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy
Special Education School
110 E 88th St
New York, NY 10128
(212) 348-6140
New York, NY 10128
(212) 348-6140
Grades: K-12
| 354 students
10128, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cooperative Technical Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
321 E 96th St
New York, NY 10128
(212) 369-8300
New York, NY 10128
(212) 369-8300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hunter College Campus Schools (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
71 East 94th Street
New York, NY 10128
(212) 860-1406
New York, NY 10128
(212) 860-1406
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 10128, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 10128, NY include P.s. 77 Lower Lab School, East Side Middle School and P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action.
How many public schools are located in 10128?
8 public schools are located in 10128.
What percentage of students in 10128 go to public school?
31% of all K-12 students in 10128 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10128?
10128 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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