Leggett Memorial

This is a pre-K center, so there are no state test scores to report. The school focuses entirely on early childhood development, foundational literacy, and social-emotional learning — the building blocks that will matter when these students eventually move to elementary schools.

Survey data is extremely limited here — only 2 teachers responded, which is too small a sample to draw meaningful conclusions about school climate, trust in leadership, or instructional quality. Parents considering this school should visit in person and speak directly with staff about their child's potential classroom environment. Attendance is tracked for pre-K but operates differently than for older grades.

The school serves 3K and pre-K families in a neighborhood that is rapidly changing. East Harlem's population is becoming younger and more family-oriented (family density in the 96th percentile), though only 8.6% of households have children — suggesting many young families are arriving but the area still has a large senior population. The neighborhood is predominantly renters (homeownership at just 7.8%), which means many families here may be price-sensitive and relying on public schools as a stable anchor.

East Harlem offers solid transit connections (80th percentile) but faces real challenges: safety scores are in the 12th percentile, and the health environment ranks even lower (12th percentile), with elevated asthma rates and lead exposure concerns. That said, the neighborhood has strong education orientation (66th percentile), and the new family influx suggests growing investment in the area. Families should know the neighborhood's environmental health risks when considering outdoor play and activities.

The school is accessible by subway and bus; the neighborhood is walkable but families should be aware of traffic and pedestrian safety considerations given the collision rate.