Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Earth School

Q: Is Earth School a good school?

Earth School ranks 1288 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1288^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 47% of New York elementary schools

Summary

Earth School is an elementary school located in New York City's New York City Geographic District # 1, serving grades PK-5 with 194 students. The school has had a mixed performance history, with its statewide ranking fluctuating over the years.

Earth School's student performance on state assessments is generally below the district and state averages, particularly in math. However, the school's 5th-grade ELA proficiency rate has been higher than the district and state averages in some years. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with some grades and subjects performing better than others. Earth School has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which likely contributes to the academic challenges the school faces. Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, Earth School's academic performance is still below the district and state averages.

When compared to other nearby schools in the same district, such as Ps 15 Roberto Clemente and East Village Community School, Earth School's performance is generally lower. This suggests that simply allocating more resources may not be enough to drive significant improvements, and the school may need to focus on more targeted and effective instructional strategies and interventions to address the unique challenges it faces.

175

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$42,609

Per pupil spending ?

61.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 E 6th St
New York, NY 10009

(212) 477-1735

District: New York City Geographic District # 1

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.1%

White:

26.3%

Two or more races:

11.4%

See top rated New York elementary schools

Compare Earth School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 14th percentile in 2019 → 47th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 47th (2025) from a 14th-percentile low (2019)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Math scores 15 pts below the New York average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg63%

New York avg55%

1,288^th of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Bottom 47%▼ down 24 pts since 2015

From top 29% (2015) to bottom 47% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of New York Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 14Elementary Schools in the New York City Geographic District # 1

511^th of 874New York City Geographic District # 1 among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	46.4	1288 of 2445	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.6	1268 of 2445	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.5	858 of 2439	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	27.2	1845 of 2434	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	17.4	2075 of 2413	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.8	1789 of 2395	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	44.9	1325 of 2386	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	69.4	666 of 2366	71.9%	★★★★☆
2015	68.5	684 of 2352	70.9%	★★★★☆
2014	75.1	518 of 2345	77.9%	★★★★☆
2013	48.5	1162 of 2325	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.9	1001 of 2320	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	52.2	1223 of 2286	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	34.7	1653 of 2263	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	45.6	1512 of 2257	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	49.8	1367 of 2227	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	47.1	1409 of 2219	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	43.7	1502 of 2206	31.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	47.3	1262 of 2409	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.2	1873 of 2401	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.8	1644 of 2338	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	55.4	621 of 1569	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	13.4	1423 of 1503	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	32.1	1012 of 1392	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2022	23.2	1780 of 2099	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.3	1640 of 2045	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	49.4	1203 of 2407	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	29.5	1772 of 2400	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.2	1616 of 2340	30.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2018	59.8	561 of 1408	60.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)60th percentile+13 vs school

White (2018)60th percentile+35 vs school

Male (2025)50th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)48th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)15th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts68%+13 vs state

Math42%-15 vs state

Science33%-12 vs state

5.0

2 ratings · 1 written review

5★2

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Rate Earth School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Not understanding the low rating for this truly excellent progressive school. Perhaps because some of the school population opts out of standardized testing?
Incredibly dedicated teachers here. Our child tested into g&t programs, but we chose this school instead because of its community and values and educators. Close Quote

Schools Near Earth School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)						NY State Assessments Math (2025)						NY State Assessments Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ps 64 Robert Simon	Public	PK, KG-5	600 E 6th St	New York	10009	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 673-6510	147	17	8.7	84.4%	7 (4.8%)	36 (24.5%)	98 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.7%)	23.9	1964^th of 2445 public elementary schools	19.7%		38.3	1506^th of 2445 public elementary schools	38.4%	458			46.7	38.9	38.1				68.8	47.4	14.3				4.8		$48,774	$2,965	$45,809
Earth School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 E 6th St	New York	10009	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	No	(212) 477-1735	175	16	10.9	61.7%	46 (26.3%)	17 (9.7%)	86 (49.1%)	6 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (11.4%)	46.4	1288^th of 2445 public elementary schools	47.3%		45.6	1268^th of 2445 public elementary schools	48.1%	20			55.6	66.7	75.0				44.4	44.4	40.0				33.3		$42,609	$2,225	$40,384
Ps 15 Roberto Clemente	Public	PK, KG-5	333 E 4th St	New York	10009	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 228-8730	159	23	7.0	91.2%	5 (3.1%)	35 (22.0%)	97 (61.0%)	13 (8.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.4%)	58	990^th of 2445 public elementary schools	59.5%		51.6	1127^th of 2445 public elementary schools	53.9%	137			47.4	75.0	84.0				57.9	80.0	48.2				33.3		$51,390	$3,828	$47,562
Star Academy Ps 63 (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	121 E 3rd St	New York	10009	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 674-3180	187	25	7.3	78.6%	21 (11.2%)	28 (15.0%)	130 (69.5%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	22.1	2017^th of 2445 public elementary schools	17.5%		25.7	1878^th of 2445 public elementary schools	23.2%	139			40.0	45.5	46.2				16.7	31.3	26.7				46.2		$51,165	$3,675	$47,490
Neighborhood School	Public	PK, KG-5	121 E 3rd St	New York	10009	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	No	(212) 387-0195	215	19	11.3	44.2%	89 (41.4%)	21 (9.8%)	75 (34.9%)	10 (4.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.9%)								(n/a)				66.7						16.7							$36,701	$1,797	$34,904
Children's Workshop School (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	610 E 12th St	New York	10009	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	No	(212) 614-9531	277	25	11.2	51.6%	103 (37.2%)	24 (8.7%)	101 (36.5%)	20 (7.2%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.4%)	71.9	637^th of 2445 public elementary schools	73.9%		51.1	1140^th of 2445 public elementary schools	53.4%	503			74.2	80.6	63.3				56.7	75.0	60.0				60.0		$33,049	$1,638	$31,411
Ps 20 Anna Silver	Public	PK, KG-5	166 Essex St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 254-9577	313	31	9.9	84.0%	21 (6.7%)	48 (15.3%)	175 (55.9%)	55 (17.6%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	20.1	2075^th of 2445 public elementary schools	15.1%		23.4	1965^th of 2445 public elementary schools	19.6%	110			33.3	46.3	35.7				32.4	39.1	32.3				30.0		$40,395	$3,262	$37,134
Ps 140 Nathan Straus	Public	PK, KG-8	123 Ridge St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 677-4680	334	34	9.8	95.8%	11 (3.3%)	46 (13.8%)	269 (80.5%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	7.6	2350^th of 2445 public elementary schools	3.9%		15.8	2193^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	10.3%	157	100.0		29.2	5.3	30.4	26.7	31.0	27.8	34.5	3.9	21.4	16.7	35.9	50.0	3.7	12.5	$41,564	$3,185	$38,380
Ps 34 Franklin D Roosevelt	Public	PK, KG-8	730 E 12th St	New York	10009	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 228-4433	184	30	6.1	99.5%	6 (3.3%)	74 (40.2%)	100 (54.3%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	17.7	2140^th of 2445 public elementary schools	12.5%		14.7	2224^th of 2445 public elementary schools	9.0%	84	36.4	19.1	33.3	45.8	31.6	33.3	43.8	34.8	66.7	36.0	14.3	5.6	33.3		20.0		$51,446	$3,162	$48,284
Ps 188 Island School (The)	Public	PK, KG-8	442 E Houston St	New York	10002	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 1	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 677-5710	332	38	8.7	97.3%	5 (1.5%)	83 (25.0%)	226 (68.1%)	5 (1.5%)	6 (1.8%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	48.3	1238^th of 2445 public elementary schools	49.4%		52.6	1091^st of 2445 public elementary schools	55.4%	147	97.8	46.7	76.7	73.1	27.3	26.5	78.1	36.0	80.7	70.4	26.5	66.7	97.6		26.7		$46,736	$4,014	$42,722

Frequently Asked Questions about Earth School

How many students attend Earth School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 175 students attended Earth School.

What district is Earth School in?

New York City Geographic District # 1

What is the racial makeup of Earth School?

Students at Earth School are 49% Hispanic, 26% White, 11% Two or more races, 10% African American, 3% Asian.

Is Earth School a good school?

Earth School ranks 1288^th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Rate Earth School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

NYNew York Elementary School Rankings

NYNew York District Rankings

Schools in New York, NY

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Earth School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.