Elementary Schools in New York City Geographic District # 3


Summary:

New York City Geographic District #3 is home to 19 diverse elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The schools in this district vary significantly in their academic performance, with some ranking among the top schools in the state and others struggling to meet proficiency standards.

The standout schools in the district include PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science, Anderson School (The), and PS 9 Sarah Anderson. These schools consistently rank among the top elementary schools in New York, with exceptional proficiency rates on state assessments that far exceed the district and state averages. In contrast, some schools, such as PS 76 A Phillip Randolph and STEM Institute of Manhattan, struggle to reach even 50% proficiency in English Language Arts and Math.

The data reveals a significant correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced lunch rates, and academic performance. Schools with higher percentages of students from disadvantaged backgrounds tend to have lower proficiency rates, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by these students. Additionally, the data suggests that higher spending per student does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, underscoring the importance of how resources are allocated and utilized within schools to maximize their impact on student learning.

District Detail

 154 W 93rd St
New York, NY 10025

 (212) 678-5857

SchoolDigger Rank:
507th of 874 New York districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 19,200

Primary Schools: 19
Middle Schools: 8
High Schools: 14
Alternative Schools: 1
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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.

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