For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,336 students in 10309, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 595 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 10309, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 10309, NY are P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School, Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership and P.s. 56 Louis Desario School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10309 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10309, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10309, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 S Goff Ave
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 984-1021
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 984-1021
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
644 Bloomingdale Rd
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 668-8640
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 668-8640
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 56 Louis Desario School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Kramer Ave
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 605-1189
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 605-1189
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
South Richmond High School Is/ps 25
Special Education School
6581 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 984-1526
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 984-1526
Gr: PK-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
10309, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arthur Kill Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2911 Arthur Kill Rd
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 356-7333
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 356-7333
Gr: Inquire with school
Spec Adol Unit Female Division (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6581 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10309
Staten Island, NY 10309
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 10309, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 10309, NY include P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School, Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership and P.s. 56 Louis Desario School.
How many public schools are located in 10309?
4 public schools are located in 10309.
What percentage of students in 10309 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 10309 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10309?
10309 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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