Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 41 Greenwich Village ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 41 Greenwich Village serves a 0.5 square mile area in New York, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes and an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 0.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 41 Greenwich Village ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 41 Greenwich Village's student population of 478 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
478 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1867
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 41 Greenwich Village ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 41 Greenwich Village is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 41 Greenwich Village's ranking?
P.s. 41 Greenwich Village is ranked #236 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 41 Greenwich Village often compared to?
P.s. 41 Greenwich Villageis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 3 Charrette School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 41 Greenwich Village?
478 students attend P.s. 41 Greenwich Village.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of P.s. 41 Greenwich Village students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 41 Greenwich Village?
P.s. 41 Greenwich Village has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 41 Greenwich Village offer ?
P.s. 41 Greenwich Village offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 41 Greenwich Village part of?
P.s. 41 Greenwich Village is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The atmosphere is great. The problem is that the NYC DOE curriculum is mediocre and there is a lot of emphasis on teaching for the tests.
5 10/10/2025
Without a doubt one of the best elementary schools in Manhattan. Great test scores, talented teachers, hard-working principal, dynamo parent coordinator, happy families, smart kids, lovely building and atomosphere.
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