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