PS 130 Hernando De Soto

PS 130 Hernando de Soto serves 575 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Lower Manhattan, earning recognition as one of New York's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranking #449 out of 4,758 schools statewide, this regular public school places in the 91st percentile for academic achievement across New York. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 79% of students scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and 74% reaching proficiency in mathematics.

These impressive results reflect the dedicated work of 42 full-time equivalent teachers who maintain a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.7 to 1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. PS 130 draws families from an affluent and highly educated community where 70% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood has a median household income of $150,675, though the school serves a diverse population with a 10.1% poverty rate among area families.

Located at 143 Baxter Street in zip code 10013, PS 130 sits in the heart of one of Manhattan's most dynamic neighborhoods, where nearly 30,000 residents call this vibrant urban community home.