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Best Elementary Schools in District 1

The top elementary schools in District 1, 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. 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 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
2
P.S. 184m Shuang Wen327 CHERRY STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
3
The East Village Community School185 1 Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
4
P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale285 Delancy Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
5
The Children's Workshop School610 EAST 12 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
6
P.S. 015 Roberto Clemente333 EAST 4 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
7
Girls Preparatory Charter School of New York442 EAST HOUSTON STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
8
P.S. 188 The Island School442 EAST HOUSTON STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
9
P.S. 019 Asher Levy185 1 AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
10
Earth School600 EAST 6 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
11
P.S. 142 Amalia Castro100 ATTORNEY STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
12
Manhattan Charter School100 ATTORNEY STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
13
P.S. 064 Robert Simon600 EAST 6 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
14
P.S. 020 Anna Silver166 ESSEX STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
15
The STAR Academy - P.S.63121 EAST 3 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
16
P.S. 034 Franklin D. Roosevelt730 East 12 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
17
Manhattan Charter School II220 HENRY STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
18
P.S. 140 Nathan Straus123 RIDGE STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
19
P.S. 134 Henrietta Szold293 EAST BROADWAY
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
20
Neighborhood School121 EAST 3 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
21
Marta Valle High School145 STANTON STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
22
Manhattan School for Career Development113 EAST  4TH STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
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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 our overall rating (99/100), ahead of P.S. 184m Shuang Wen. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
How many elementary schools are in District 1?
There are 22 elementary schools in District 1.
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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