Best Schools in Midtown, Manhattan, NY
Midtown, Manhattan, NY has 30 public schools (12 high, 2 middle, 11 elementary) serving 12,155 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Midtown greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Midtown, Manhattan, NY
The top high schools in Midtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Art And Design High School
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1469 Students
2. Murray Hill Academy
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
3. Professional Performing Arts High School
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 532 Students
4. West End Secondary School
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New York City Geographic District # 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 703 Students
5. High School For Environmental Studies
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1083 Students
6. Repertory Company High School For Theatre Arts
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
7. Manhattan Academy For Arts And Languages
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 178 Students
8. Talent Unlimited High School
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 438 Students
9. High School Of Hospitality Management
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
10. Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis High School
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 249 Students
Best Middle Schools in Midtown, Manhattan, NY
The top middle schools in Midtown, 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. Ms 297
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 422 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Midtown, Manhattan, NY
The top elementary schools in Midtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Side Elementary School-ps 267
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students
2. Ps 183 Robert L Stevenson
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 498 Students
3. River School (the)
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
4. Ps/is 78
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 725 Students
5. Ps 59 Beekman Hill International
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
6. Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 353 Students
7. Ps 111 Adolph S Ochs
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
8. Ps 51 Elias Howe
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New York City Geographic District # 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
9. Riverside School For Makers And Artists (the)
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New York City Geographic District # 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 437 Students
10. The Speyer Legacy School
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The Speyer Legacy School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 314 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Midtown, Manhattan, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Midtown, Manhattan, NY has a total population of 62,244 with 10% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 81% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Midtown, 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 Midtown, Manhattan, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Midtown, Manhattan, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Midtown, Manhattan, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Midtown, Manhattan, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Midtown, Manhattan, NY
How many schools are in Midtown, Manhattan, NY?
Midtown, Manhattan, NY has 30 public schools: 12 high schools, 2 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 12,155 students in total.
How do schools in Midtown perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Midtown score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Midtown greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Midtown?
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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