Best Elementary Schools in District 1
The top elementary schools in District 1, ranked by overall rating. New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School leads with 99/100, followed by P.S. 184m Shuang Wen and The East Village Community School. 22 elementary schools in District 1 in total.
The ranking
1
New Explorations Into Science, Technology And Math High School111 COLUMBIA STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
99/100
2
P.S. 184m Shuang Wen327 CHERRY STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
87/100
3
The East Village Community School185 1 Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
80/100
4
P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale285 Delancy Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
68/100
5
The Children'S Workshop School610 EAST 12 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
64/100
6
P.S. 015 Roberto Clemente333 EAST 4 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
64/100
7
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York442 EAST HOUSTON STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
62/100
8
P.S. 188 The Island School442 EAST HOUSTON STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
58/100
9
P.S. 019 Asher Levy185 1 AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
54/100
10
Earth School600 EAST 6 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
49/100
11
P.S. 142 Amalia Castro100 ATTORNEY STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
47/100
12
Manhattan Charter School100 ATTORNEY STREET
K–5 Elementary
45/100
13
P.S. 064 Robert Simon600 EAST 6 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
42/100
14
P.S. 020 Anna Silver166 ESSEX STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
35/100
15
The Star Academy - P.S.63121 EAST 3 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
35/100
16
P.S. 034 Franklin D. Roosevelt730 East 12 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
30/100
17
Manhattan Charter School Ii220 HENRY STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
28/100
18
P.S. 140 Nathan Straus123 RIDGE STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
27/100
19
P.S. 134 Henrietta Szold293 EAST BROADWAY
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
26/100
20
Neighborhood School121 EAST 3 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
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21
Marta Valle High School145 STANTON STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
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22
Manhattan School For Career Development113 EAST 4TH STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in District 1?
- New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School ranks highest by overall rating (99/100), ahead of P.S. 184m Shuang Wen. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many elementary schools are in District 1?
- There are 22 elementary schools in District 1.
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