Very Good
#1164 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 25% in state
Sixth Avenue Elementary School
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
590 6TH AVE, New York, NY 10011
Enrollment
322
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
322
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,164 of 4,742
In New York
#122 of 346
public schools
In district
#70 of 118
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
Academic performance
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Sixth Avenue Elementary School
Sixth Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2. Sixth Avenue Elementary School serves approximately 322 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. Sixth Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,164 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Sixth Avenue Elementary School show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 7.8
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
44% of students at Sixth Avenue Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Sixth Avenue Elementary School — Students at Sixth Avenue Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
23%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 18 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.2/10.
How Sixth Avenue Elementary School Compares
See how Sixth Avenue Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
590 6TH AVE, New York, NY 10011
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sixth Avenue Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 11 SARAH J GARNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE) (rated 7.8/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is PS 41 GREENWICH VILLAGE (rated 7.5/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, CORLEARS SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10011 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$146,571
Median Home Value
$1,165,800
Median Rent
$2,868/mo
Population
49,344
College Educated
79.2%
Homeownership
36%
Avg Commute
23.8 min
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Median Age
43
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sixth Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Sixth Avenue Elementary School serve?
Sixth Avenue Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sixth Avenue Elementary School?
Sixth Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sixth Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sixth Avenue Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sixth Avenue Elementary School rank in NY?
Sixth Avenue Elementary School ranks #1,164 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Sixth Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sixth Avenue Elementary School 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 Sixth Avenue Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sixth Avenue Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Sixth Avenue Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sixth Avenue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sixth Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sixth Avenue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sixth Avenue Elementary School?
23.0% of students at Sixth Avenue Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 23.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.5%
- Phone
- (917) 305-1000
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2- District Enrollment
- 55,421
- Schools in District
- 119
- District Rank
- #70 of 118
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