PS 452

PS 452 serves 387 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Manhattan's Upper West Side, ranking impressively at #582 out of 4,758 elementary schools statewide and earning an 88th percentile position. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1 across 24 full-time equivalent teachers, this regular public school demonstrates strong academic performance that reflects its community's educational values. The school excels particularly in English Language Arts, where 83% of students achieve proficiency or above across grade levels, while 70% reach proficiency in mathematics.

These solid results contribute to PS 452's strong 9.1/10 academic score and overall 7.8/10 MySchoolScout rating, positioning it well above average among New York elementary schools. PS 452's success aligns with its neighborhood demographics in ZIP code 10023, where families demonstrate high educational attainment with 83% holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The area's median household income of $151,468 and low poverty rate of 7.1% create a supportive environment for academic achievement.

Located at 210 W 61st Street, the school sits in one of Manhattan's most desirable residential neighborhoods, where educational excellence and community engagement go hand in hand.