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Best Elementary Schools in Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley

The top elementary schools in Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley, 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. 163 Alfred E. Smith leads with 54/100, followed by P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon and P.S. 145, The Bloomingdale School. 6 elementary schools in Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley in total.

The ranking

1
P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith163 West 97 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
2
P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon234 West 109 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
3
P.S. 145, The Bloomingdale School150 West 105 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
4
Basis Independent Manhattan795 COLUMBUS AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
5
Edward A. Reynolds West Side High School140 WEST 102 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
6
School At Columbia University (The)556 WEST 110 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best elementary school in Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley?
P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith ranks highest by our overall rating (54/100), ahead of P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon. 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-Manhattan Valley?
There are 6 elementary schools in Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley.
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.

Which of these fits your child?

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