Excellent
#303 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 6% in state
Yorkville Community School
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 2 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
421 E 88TH ST, New York, NY 10128
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yorkville Community School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 10 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Yorkville Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,705
Median home value
$1,295,600
Median rent
$2,648/mo
College educated
77.5%
Homeownership
32.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10128; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 527 East Side School for Social ActionEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| PS 290 Manhattan New SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| The Brearley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| The Brearley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 768 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #25 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.
Yorkville Community School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yorkville Community School
Yorkville Community School is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 344 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #303 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yorkville Community School
What grades does Yorkville Community School serve?
Yorkville Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Yorkville Community School?
Yorkville Community School has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yorkville Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yorkville Community School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yorkville Community School rank in NY?
Yorkville Community School ranks #303 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Yorkville Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Yorkville Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Yorkville Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yorkville Community School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Yorkville Community School a charter school?
No, Yorkville Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yorkville Community School a Title I school?
No, Yorkville Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yorkville Community School?
32.6% of students at Yorkville Community 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (212) 722-5240
- Area population (ZIP 10128)
- 59,000
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
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 10128; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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