Best Elementary Schools in District 3
The top elementary schools in District 3, 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. 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 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
2
The Anderson School100 WEST 77 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
3
Success Academy Charter School - Upper West145 WEST 84 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
4
P.S. 166 The Richard Rodgers School of The Arts and Technology132 WEST 89 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
5
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 4240 WEST 113 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
6
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 134 West 118 Street
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
7
P.S. 009 Sarah Anderson100 WEST 84 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
8
P.S. 087 William Sherman160 WEST 78 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
9
P.S. 199 Jesse Isidor Straus270 WEST 70 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
10
M.S. 243 Center School100 WEST 84 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
11
P.S. 452210 WEST 61 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
12
P.S. 084 Lillian Weber32 West 92 Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
13
Harlem Link Charter School21 WEST 111 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
14
New York French-American Charter School311 West 120 Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
15
P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith163 West 97 Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
16
P.S. 333 Manhattan School for Children154 WEST 93 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
17
P.S. 075 Emily Dickinson309 West 95 Street
- K–5 Elementary
18
P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon234 West 109 Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
19
P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth41 West 117 Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
20
Future Leaders Institute Charter School134 WEST 122 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
21
The Locke School of Arts and Engineering20 WEST 112 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
22
P.S. 145, The Bloomingdale School150 West 105 Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
23
P.S. 180 Hugo Newman370 West 120 Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
24
Harlem Hebrew Language Charter School147 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
25
P.S. 242 - The Young Diplomats Magnet Academy134 WEST 122 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in District 3?
- Special Music School ranks highest by our overall rating (100/100), ahead of The Anderson School. 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 3?
- There are 31 elementary schools in District 3.
- 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.
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