Best Schools in Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY
Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY has 46 public schools (17 high, 6 middle, 20 elementary) serving 16,883 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Lower East Side greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY
The top high schools in Lower East Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High School For Dual Language And Asian Studies
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 373 Students
2. Essex Street Academy
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
3. Emma Lazarus High School
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 293 Students
4. University Neighborhood High School
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New York City Geographic District # 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students
5. Bard High School Early College
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New York City Geographic District # 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 564 Students
6. Lower East Side Preparatory High School
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New York City Geographic District # 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 438 Students
7. Forsythe Satellite Academy
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New York City Geographic District # 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students
8. Urban Assembly Maker Academy
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 520 Students
9. Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
10. Orchard Collegiate Academy
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New York City Geographic District # 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 271 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY
The top middle schools in Lower East Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 891 Students
2. Dock Street School For Steam Studies
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New York City Geographic District #13 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 278 Students
3. School For Global Leaders
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New York City Geographic District # 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 151 Students
4. Ms 131
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
5. Great Oaks Charter School
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Great Oaks Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 293 Students
6. University Neighborhood Middle School
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New York City Geographic District # 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 160 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY
The top elementary schools in Lower East Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ps 124 Yung Wing
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
2. Ps 184 Shuang Wen
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New York City Geographic District # 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 736 Students
3. Ps 126 Jacob August Riis
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 577 Students
4. Ps 130 Hernando De Soto
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
5. Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 Students
6. Ps 188 Island School (the)
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New York City Geographic District # 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 336 Students
7. Peck Slip School (the)
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 325 Students
8. Ps 110 Florence Nightingale
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New York City Geographic District # 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
9. Ps 2 Meyer London
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 329 Students
10. Ps 84 Jose De Diego
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New York City Geographic District #14 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 608 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY has a total population of 86,302 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY
How many schools are in Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY?
Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY has 46 public schools: 17 high schools, 6 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 16,883 students in total.
How do schools in Lower East Side perform on state tests?
On average, 46 schools in Lower East Side score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Lower East Side greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lower East Side?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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