Best Elementary Schools in Co-op City
The top elementary schools in Co-op City, ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. P.S. 153 Helen Keller leads with 74/100, followed by P.S. 178 - Dr. Selman Waksman and P.S. 160 Walt Disney. 6 elementary schools in Co-op City in total.
The ranking
1
P.S. 153 Helen Keller650 BAYCHESTER AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
2
P.S. 178 - Dr. Selman Waksman850 BAYCHESTER AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
3
P.S. 160 Walt Disney4140 Hutchinson River Parkway East
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
4
The Equality Charter School4140 Hutchinson River Parkway East
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
5
Not ratedP.S. X176750 BAYCHESTER AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
6
Not ratedP.S. X596850 BAYCHESTER AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in Co-op City?
- P.S. 153 Helen Keller ranks highest by our overall rating (74/100), ahead of P.S. 178 - Dr. Selman Waksman. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many elementary schools are in Co-op City?
- There are 6 elementary schools in Co-op City.
- How are these schools ranked?
- By our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
Which of these fits your child?
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