Best Elementary Schools in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island
The top elementary schools in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, 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. 183 Robert L. Stevenson leads with 94/100, followed by East Side Elementary School, PS 267 and P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor. 9 elementary schools in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island in total.
The ranking
1
P.S. 183 Robert L. Stevenson419 East 66 Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
2
East Side Elementary School, PS 267213 East 63 Street
- K–5 Elementary
3
P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor1458 YORK AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
4
P.S./I.S. 217 Roosevelt Island645 MAIN STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
5
Ella Baker School317 EAST 67 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
6
Not ratedTown School540 EAST 76 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
7
Not ratedChild School/Legacy High School585 MAIN STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 9–12 High School
8
Not ratedLycee Francais De Ny505 EAST 75 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
9
Not ratedBirch Wathen Lenox School210 EAST 77 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island?
- P.S. 183 Robert L. Stevenson ranks highest by our overall rating (94/100), ahead of East Side Elementary School, PS 267. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many elementary schools are in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island?
- There are 9 elementary schools in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island.
- 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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