P.S. 006 Lillie D. Blake

P.S. 006 consistently delivers top-tier academic results, with 89.7% ELA and 92.7% math proficiency — roughly 16-20 percentage points above the District 2 average. The school has maintained strong performance since 2018, with a slight dip in 2017 followed by steady improvement. By grade, 5th graders show the strongest ELA performance at 91.5%, while 4th graders lead in math at 94.9%. These scores place the school among the highest-performing zoned options in Manhattan, though it trails slightly behind specialized schools like P.S. 77 Lower Lab School.

The school's culture scores paint a complex picture. Parent satisfaction is exceptional at 94%, with parent-teacher trust at 97% and parent-principal trust at 95% — all above the district average. Teachers report feeling extremely safe (99%) and have near-universal collegial trust (98%). However, teacher instruction quality scores sit at 79%, notably below the district average of 89.8%, and teacher-principal trust is 84%, which is moderate. Attendance is strong at 94.4%, and the school has maintained zero suspensions for three consecutive years.

The student body is predominantly White (65%), with significant Asian representation (17%) and smaller Hispanic (12%) and Black (2%) populations. The diversity index of 57% reflects moderate diversity within the school, though it's less diverse than some peer schools in the district. The economic need index of just 8.7% indicates a largely affluent student population, which aligns with the neighborhood's median household income of $197,783. The school serves 573 students across grades PK-5, with an average class size of 25.8 students.

Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill is one of Manhattan's most affluent and family-dense neighborhoods, with a median household income of $197,783, an 84.4% college-educated population, and 59.3% homeownership. The area scores very high on transit (95th percentile) and family density (98th percentile), making it extremely convenient for commuting families. However, the safety score of 26.44 is notably low, reflecting concerns about crime density (4,678 per area) and collision rates. The neighborhood offers strong educational orientation (93.49) and access to Central Park, though environmental health indicators suggest some concerns.

The neighborhood is highly walkable and transit-accessible, with excellent subway connectivity. Many families walk to school given the area's pedestrian-friendly streets and proximity to multiple subway lines. However, parents should be aware of the area's moderate crime density and collision rates when walking with younger children.