At a Glance
A high-performing unscreened elementary where parent trust and teacher collegiality are nearly perfect — though chronic absenteeism casts a shadow over daily attendance
Families who prioritize strong parent-school relationships and consistent academic performance over everything else — and who have the capacity to stay on top of attendance. Works well for families who live in the Lower East Side and want a zoned option without applying to charters. Parents should be prepared to actively address chronic absenteeism risks given the school's high rates.
- Parent satisfaction at 96% — nearly perfect and far above district average
- 100% of families report strong relationships with the school
- Suspension-free for two consecutive years (2021-22 and 2022-23)
- Consistent academic performance outpacing district averages by 15-20 percentage points
- Teacher trust and collegiality both at 95% — indicating strong internal culture
- Chronic absenteeism at 69.3% is alarmingly high and affects nearly 7 in 10 students
- 3rd grade proficiency (ELA 55.6%, Math 58.3%) lags significantly behind upper grades — early intervention may be needed
- Economic need index of 66.3% means many families face real financial stress that can affect school engagement
- Neighborhood safety scores in bottom 16% — families should evaluate their comfort with the area
- Teacher instruction quality (85%) is slightly below district average (87.1%)
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 1
Among District 1 peer schools, P.S. 110 performs solidly — outpacing schools like P.S. 015 Roberto Clemente and The Children's Workshop School, though falling below specialized options like New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math (99/100) and P.S. 184m Shuang Wen (87/100). As an unscreened zoned school, it offers strong academics without the competitive admissions process of nearby screened options.
Test scores at P.S. 110 consistently outperform the District 1 average by a significant margin — 70.1% ELA proficiency versus the district's 51.7%, and 66.4% math versus 47.4%. The school saw a dip during the pandemic (2022 ELA dropped to 58%) but has climbed back to pre-COVID levels. Grade-level data shows strong upper-grade performance, particularly 5th grade ELA (83.8%) and 4th grade math (82.4%), though 3rd grade scores lag behind — a pattern worth watching for early intervention needs.
The survey data tells a powerful story: 96% of parents are satisfied, 100% report strong relationships with the school, and teachers show near-universal trust in leadership (89% teacher-principal trust, 95% collegial trust). Teacher-reported safety is strong at 94%. The discipline record is essentially spotless — just one suspension in 2023-24 after two years of zero suspensions. This is a school where relationships between families, teachers, and leadership appear genuinely strong.
With 47% Hispanic, 27% white, 12% Asian, and 11% Black students, P.S. 110 reflects the diverse fabric of the Lower East Side. The diversity index of 73% is notably high. About 16% of students have IEPs, and the economic need index of 66.3% indicates significant financial hardship among families — higher than many peer schools in the district.
The Lower East Side offers families excellent transit access (88th percentile) and a strong education-oriented culture (89th percentile), but safety scores rank in the bottom 16% of neighborhoods. The median home value of $833,574 reflects the area's gentrification pressures, while 23.1% poverty rate and 6.5% households with children indicate a neighborhood in transition. Families should know that this is a walkable, transit-rich area but one where street-level safety varies by block.
Highly walkable neighborhood with excellent subway access — most families arrive on foot or via the nearby F, J, M, and D trains
Academic Performance
ELA Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State ELA exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Math Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Math exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 189 families responded (87% rate)
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database (2023-24)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale a good school?
- On Motley, P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale earns an overall quality score of 68/100 — a blend of New York State ELA and math results, attendance, and the school-climate survey. Its state test results run above the District 1 average.
- What grades does P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale serve?
- P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale?
- P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale admits by application through a random lottery, with no academic screen.
- Is P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale public, charter, or private?
- P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale is a public school in NYC Community School District 1.
- What neighborhood is P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale in?
- P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale is in Lower East Side, Manhattan.
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