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Best Elementary Schools in Staten Island

The top elementary schools in Staten Island, 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. 35 The Clove Valley School leads with 99/100, followed by Naples Street Elementary School and P.S. 005 Huguenot. 89 elementary schools in Staten Island in total.

The ranking

1
P.S. 35 The Clove Valley School60 Foote Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
2
Naples Street Elementary School1055 Targee Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
3
P.S. 005 Huguenot348a Deisius Street
  • K–5 Elementary
4
P.S. 8 Shirlee Solomon112 LINDENWOOD ROAD
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
5
P.S. 023 Richmondtown30 Natick Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
6
P.S. 003 The Margaret Gioiosa School80 SOUTH GOFF AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
7
P.S. 050 Frank Hankinson200 ADELAIDE AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
8
The Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership and Sustainability644 Bloomingdale Road
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
9
The Barbara Esselborn School330 DURANT AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
10
Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island1641 Richmond Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
11
P.S. 030 Westerleigh200 Wardwell Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
12
P.S./I.S. 26 The Carteret School4108 Victory Boulevard
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
13
P.S. 055 Henry M. Boehm54 OSBORNE STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
14
P.S. 054 Charles W. Leng1060 Willowbrook Road
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
15
P.S. 56 The Louis Desario School250 KRAMER AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
16
P.S. 013 M. L. Lindemeyer191 VERMONT AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
17
P.S. 001 Tottenville58 SUMMIT STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
18
P.S. 029 Bardwell1581 Victory Boulevard
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
19
P.S. 032 The Gifford School232 Barlow Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
20
P.S. 052 John C. Thompson450 BUEL AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
21
P.S. 048 William G. Wilcox1050 Targee Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
22
P.S. 042 Eltingville380 GENESEE AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
23
P.S. 036 J. C. Drumgoole255 IONIA AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
24
P.S. 39 Francis J. Murphy Jr.99 Macfarland Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
25
P.S. 004 Maurice Wollin200 NEDRA LANE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best elementary school in Staten Island?
P.S. 35 The Clove Valley School ranks highest by our overall rating (99/100), ahead of Naples Street Elementary 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 Staten Island?
There are 89 elementary schools in Staten Island.
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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