Best Elementary Schools in Manhattan
The top elementary schools in Manhattan, ranked by overall rating. Special Music School leads with 100/100, followed by New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School and P.S. 77 Lower Lab School. 321 elementary schools in Manhattan in total.
The ranking
1
Special Music School129 WEST 67 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
100/100
2
New Explorations Into Science, Technology And Math High School111 COLUMBIA STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
99/100
3
P.S. 77 Lower Lab School1700 3 AVENUE
K–5 Elementary
99/100
4
The Anderson School100 WEST 77 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
98/100
5
Tag Young Scholars240 EAST 109 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
97/100
6
Success Academy Charter School - Hell'S Kitchen439 West 49 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
96/100
7
Harlem Village Academy West Charter School74 WEST 124 STREET
K–5 Elementary
96/100
8
Success Academy Charter School - Upper West145 WEST 84 STREET
K–5 Elementary
96/100
9
Success Academy Charter School - Union Square40 IRVING PLACE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
95/100
10
P.S. 290 Manhattan New School311 EAST 82 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
95/100
11
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3410 EAST 100 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
95/100
12
P.S. 89201 WARREN STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
94/100
13
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 2144-176 EAST 128 STREET
K–5 Elementary
94/100
14
P.S. 183 Robert L. Stevenson419 East 66 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
94/100
15
East Side Elementary School, Ps 267213 East 63 Street
K–5 Elementary
94/100
16
P.S. 15028-42 Trinity Place
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
94/100
17
Zeta Charter Schools - Inwood401 West 218 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
93/100
18
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 5301 WEST 140 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
92/100
19
P.S. 166 The Richard Rodgers School Of The Arts And Technology132 WEST 89 STREET
K–5 Elementary
92/100
20
Success Academy Charter School - Hudson Yards500 West 41 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
92/100
21
P.S. 006 Lillie D. Blake45 East 81 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
91/100
22
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 4240 WEST 113 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
91/100
23
P.S. 171 Patrick Henry19 EAST 103 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
91/100
24
P.S. 041 Greenwich Village116 WEST 11 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
91/100
25
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights701 Fort Washington Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
90/100
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in Manhattan?
- Special Music School ranks highest by overall rating (100/100), ahead of New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many elementary schools are in Manhattan?
- There are 321 elementary schools in Manhattan.
- How are these schools ranked?
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