The brief
The top-rated elementary schools in New York for 2026 are Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 6 (9.5/10), PS 89 (8.5/10), and PS 125 Ralph Bunche (8.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 154 elementary schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
New York City's elementary school landscape spans 155 ranked schools, giving families an unusually wide field to evaluate. PS 133 Fred R. Moore leads the group with a 9.5/10 composite score, followed closely by PS 92 Mary McLeod Bethune and Professor Juan Bosch Public School, both at 9.4. The city-wide average sits at 6.6/10, but 69 schools — 45% of the ranked total — clear the 7/10 mark, meaning strong options are distributed across the five boroughs rather than concentrated in a handful of neighborhoods. The table below covers academics, environment, and other key metrics for all 155 schools. Sort by any column to match what matters most to your family. Whether you're prioritizing raw performance scores or looking for a school closer to home, the data lets you compare on your own terms.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 19.5
- 28.5
- 38.5
- 48.4
- 58.4
- 68.3
- 78.3
- 88.3
- 98.3
- 108.2
All 154 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 154
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 6charterSuccess Academy Charter School-Harlem 6students 247grades Kindergarten–4th
- 2PS 89New York City Geographic District # 2students 330student-teacher ratio 13.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 3PS 125 Ralph BuncheNew York City Geographic District # 5students 251student-teacher ratio 10.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 4East Village Community School (the)New York City Geographic District # 1students 473student-teacher ratio 9.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 5Central Park East INew York City Geographic District # 4students 156student-teacher ratio 14.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 6PS 198 Isador E Ida StrausNew York City Geographic District # 2students 515student-teacher ratio 14.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 7PS 132 Juan Pablo DuarteNew York City Geographic District # 6students 173student-teacher ratio 7.9:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 8Dos Puentes Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 6students 434student-teacher ratio 13.6:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 9Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter SchoolcharterHarlem Village Academy West 2 Charter Schoolstudents 224student-teacher ratio 14.0:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 10Children's Workshop School (the)New York City Geographic District # 1students 319student-teacher ratio 12.8:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 11East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School IIcharterEast Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Iistudents 400student-teacher ratio 11.4:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 12PS 15 Roberto ClementeNew York City Geographic District # 1students 190student-teacher ratio 7.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 13Ps/is 187 Hudson CliffsNew York City Geographic District # 6students 766student-teacher ratio 13.4:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 14Professor Juan Bosch Public SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 6students 245student-teacher ratio 7.7:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 15Amistad Dual Language SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 6students 393student-teacher ratio 9.6:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 16PS 183 Robert L StevensonNew York City Geographic District # 2students 534student-teacher ratio 16.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 17Teachers College Community SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 5students 322student-teacher ratio 11.9:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 18Zeta Charter School - InwoodcharterZeta Charter School - Inwoodstudents 668grades Pre-K–6th
- 19PS 290 Manhattan New SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2students 432student-teacher ratio 15.4:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 20PS 124 Yung WingNew York City Geographic District # 2students 500student-teacher ratio 13.5:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 21PS 192 Jacob H SchiffNew York City Geographic District # 6students 233student-teacher ratio 12.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 22Ps/is 210 21st Century AcademyNew York City Geographic District # 6students 423student-teacher ratio 11.1:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 23PS 234 Independence SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2students 489student-teacher ratio 12.9:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 24PS 83 Luis Munoz RiveraNew York City Geographic District # 4students 339student-teacher ratio 13.6:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 25Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5charterSuccess Academy Charter School-Harlem 5students 793grades Kindergarten–8th
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and New York education department. Rankings are relative to all public elementary schools in New York. Learn about our methodology.
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The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 6
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 6
247 students · grades Kindergarten–4th
Top 1% in New York · charter
- Academics
- 9.5
- Growth
- 9.9
- Environment
- 8.5
- 2
PS 89
New York City Geographic District # 2
330 students · 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 2% in New York
- Academics
- 9.5
- Growth
- 8.2
- Environment
- 7.8
- 3
PS 125 Ralph Bunche
New York City Geographic District # 5
251 students · 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 2% in New York
- Academics
- 8.9
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 4.7
- 4
East Village Community School (the)
New York City Geographic District # 1
473 students · 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 3% in New York
- Academics
- 8.8
- Growth
- 9.3
- Environment
- 5.6
- 5
Central Park East I
New York City Geographic District # 4
156 students · 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 3% in New York
- Academics
- 8.3
- Growth
- 9.9
- Environment
- 4.6
- 6
PS 198 Isador E Ida Straus
New York City Geographic District # 2
515 students · 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 5% in New York
- Academics
- 9.1
- Growth
- 9.0
- Environment
- 5.2
- 7
PS 132 Juan Pablo Duarte
New York City Geographic District # 6
173 students · 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 5% in New York
- Academics
- 6.8
- Growth
- 10.0
- Environment
- 6.2
- 8
Dos Puentes Elementary School
New York City Geographic District # 6
434 students · 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 5% in New York
- Academics
- 7.5
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 6.0
- 9
Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School
Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School
224 students · 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 5% in New York · charter
- Academics
- 9.9
- Growth
- 9.1
- Environment
- 3.9
- 10
Children's Workshop School (the)
New York City Geographic District # 1
319 students · 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 6% in New York
- Academics
- 7.8
- Growth
- 9.9
- Environment
- 4.5
Questions
What is the best elementary school in New York, New York?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 6 is the top-rated elementary school in New York with a composite score of 9.5/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many elementary schools are in New York, New York?
New York has 203 elementary schools, including 27 charter schools. Of these, 197 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average elementary school rating in New York?
Among 197 New York elementary schools with a composite score, the average is 6.4/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in New York).
How does MySchoolScout rate elementary schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within New York, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in New York, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the New York elementary school rankings?
New York has 27 charter elementary schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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