What is the best elementary school in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square?

Special Music School ranks highest by overall rating (100/100), ahead of P.S. 199 Jesse Isidor Straus. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.

How many elementary schools are in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square?

There are 15 elementary schools in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square.

How are these schools ranked?

By overall rating — the NYC DOE quality composite (on a /100 scale). Run a Smart Match to weigh academics, diversity, programs, commute, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.

Best Elementary Schools in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square

The top elementary schools in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, ranked by overall rating. Special Music School leads with 100/100, followed by P.S. 199 Jesse Isidor Straus and P.S. 452. 15 elementary schools in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square in total.

The ranking

Special Music School129 WEST 67 STREET

K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School

100/100

P.S. 199 Jesse Isidor Straus270 WEST 70 STREET

K–5 Elementary

86/100

P.S. 452210 WEST 61 STREET

Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary

78/100

The Riverside School For Makers And Artists300 West 61 Street

Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School

18/100

Gateway School Of Ny211 W 61ST ST-6TH FL

Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary

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Manhattan Star Academy180 AMSTERDAM AVENUE

Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary

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Parkside School48 WEST 74 STREET

Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary

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Speyer Legacy School925 9 AVENUE

Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary

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Star Program150 AMSTERDAM AVE-2ND FL

Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary

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The Maxine Greene Hs For Imaginative Inquiry122 AMSTERDAM AVENUE

Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School

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Abraham Joshua Heschel School30 WEST END AVENUE

Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary

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West End Day School255 WEST 71 STREET

Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary

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Blessed Sacrament School147 WEST 70 STREET

Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary

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Collegiate School301 FREEDOM PLACE SOUTH

Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary

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Ethical Culture Fieldston School33 CENTRAL PARK WEST

Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best elementary school in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square?: Special Music School ranks highest by overall rating (100/100), ahead of P.S. 199 Jesse Isidor Straus. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
How many elementary schools are in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square?: There are 15 elementary schools in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square.
How are these schools ranked?: By overall rating — the NYC DOE quality composite (on a /100 scale). Run a Smart Match to weigh academics, diversity, programs, commute, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.

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