Best Elementary Schools in Upper West Side (Central)
The top elementary schools in Upper West Side (Central), 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 Anderson School leads with 98/100, followed by Success Academy Charter School - Upper West and P.S. 166 The Richard Rodgers School of The Arts and Technology. 29 elementary schools in Upper West Side (Central) in total.
The ranking
1
The Anderson School100 WEST 77 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
2
Success Academy Charter School - Upper West145 WEST 84 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
3
P.S. 166 The Richard Rodgers School of The Arts and Technology132 WEST 89 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
4
P.S. 009 Sarah Anderson100 WEST 84 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
5
P.S. 087 William Sherman160 WEST 78 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
6
M.S. 243 Center School100 WEST 84 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
7
P.S. 084 Lillian Weber32 West 92 Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
8
P.S. 333 Manhattan School for Children154 WEST 93 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
9
P.S. 075 Emily Dickinson309 West 95 Street
- K–5 Elementary
10
Not ratedIdeal School And Academy314 WEST 91 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
11
Not ratedManhattan Children'S Center124 WEST 95 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
12
Not ratedManhattan Day School310 WEST 75 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
13
Not ratedP.S. M811 - Mickey Mantle School466 WEST END AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
14
Not ratedRodeph Sholom School10 WEST 84 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
15
Not ratedStephen Gaynor School148 WEST 90 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
16
Not ratedStudio School117 WEST 95 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
17
Not ratedTamim Academy Of Nyc170 WEST 97 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
18
Not ratedTrevor Day School1 WEST 88 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
19
Not ratedTrinity School139 WEST 91 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
20
Not ratedAlexander Robertson School3 WEST 95 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
21
Not ratedYeshiva Ketana Of Manhattan346 WEST 89 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
22
Not ratedBeit Rabban Day School270 WEST 89 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
23
Not ratedCalhoun School433 WEST END AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
24
Not ratedCalhoun School (The)325 WEST 85 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
25
Not ratedColumbia Grammar & Prep School5 WEST 93 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in Upper West Side (Central)?
- The Anderson School ranks highest by our overall rating (98/100), ahead of Success Academy Charter School - Upper West. 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 West Side (Central)?
- There are 29 elementary schools in Upper West Side (Central).
- 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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