Very Good
#1161 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 25% in state
PS 2 Meyer London
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 2 elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
122 HENRY ST, New York, NY 10002
- Math 59% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 2 Meyer London score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 2 Meyer London sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 100Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,525
Median home value
$808,500
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
18.6%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesivta Tifereth JerusalemPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| PS 124 Yung WingEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| PS 42 Benjamin AltmanEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Manhattan Charter School IICharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 1–5 | 0.3 mi | 66 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District # 2
- Schools in district
- 119
- Rank in district
- #67 of 118
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
PS 2 Meyer London is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 2 Meyer London
PS 2 Meyer London is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 277 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,161 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 2 Meyer London
What grades does PS 2 Meyer London serve?
PS 2 Meyer London serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 2 Meyer London?
PS 2 Meyer London has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 2 Meyer London?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 2 Meyer London is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 2 Meyer London rank in NY?
PS 2 Meyer London ranks #1,161 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 2 Meyer London's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 2 Meyer London has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 2 Meyer London?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 2 Meyer London has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 2 Meyer London a charter school?
No, PS 2 Meyer London is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 2 Meyer London a Title I school?
No, PS 2 Meyer London is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 2 Meyer London?
92.1% of students at PS 2 Meyer London qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (212) 964-0350
- Area population (ZIP 10002)
- 75,517
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10002; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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