Best Elementary Schools in District 3
The top elementary schools in District 3, ranked by overall rating. Special Music School leads with 100/100, followed by The Anderson School and Success Academy Charter School - Upper West. 31 elementary schools in District 3 in total.
The ranking
1
Special Music School129 WEST 67 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
100/100
2
The Anderson School100 WEST 77 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
98/100
3
Success Academy Charter School - Upper West145 WEST 84 STREET
K–5 Elementary
96/100
4
P.S. 166 The Richard Rodgers School Of The Arts And Technology132 WEST 89 STREET
K–5 Elementary
92/100
5
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 4240 WEST 113 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
91/100
6
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 134 West 118 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
90/100
7
P.S. 009 Sarah Anderson100 WEST 84 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
87/100
8
P.S. 087 William Sherman160 WEST 78 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
86/100
9
P.S. 199 Jesse Isidor Straus270 WEST 70 STREET
K–5 Elementary
86/100
10
M.S. 243 Center School100 WEST 84 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
83/100
11
P.S. 452210 WEST 61 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
78/100
12
P.S. 084 Lillian Weber32 West 92 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
75/100
13
Harlem Link Charter School21 WEST 111 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
58/100
14
New York French-American Charter School311 West 120 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
57/100
15
P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith163 West 97 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
54/100
16
P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children154 WEST 93 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
53/100
17
P.S. 075 Emily Dickinson309 West 95 Street
K–5 Elementary
52/100
18
P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon234 West 109 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
50/100
19
P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth41 West 117 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
47/100
20
Future Leaders Institute Charter School134 WEST 122 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
45/100
21
The Locke School Of Arts And Engineering20 WEST 112 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
45/100
22
P.S. 145, The Bloomingdale School150 West 105 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
41/100
23
P.S. 180 Hugo Newman370 West 120 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
38/100
24
Harlem Hebrew Language Charter School147 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
30/100
25
P.S. 242 - The Young Diplomats Magnet Academy134 WEST 122 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
29/100
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in District 3?
- Special Music School ranks highest by overall rating (100/100), ahead of The Anderson School. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many elementary schools are in District 3?
- There are 31 elementary schools in District 3.
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