2020 Niche Standout Elementary Schools in New YorkAbout this List

P.S. 172 - Beacon School of Excellence

• New York City Geographic District No. 15, NY
• PK, K-5

• A

• 594 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

KIPP Infinity Charter School

• Public School
• New York, NY
• K-8
• 8 reviews

Senior: Kipp Infinity has amazing teachers that not only focus on academics, but focuses on character as well. Safety is never an issue, and they ensure this by having town hall meetings in each grade so that students can speak up about any problems in the community. If a student does not feel comfortable enough to speak on a issue, they always make time to speak to the student whether it's during school hours or not.
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• A+

• 1,124 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Concourse Village Elementary School

• New York City Geographic District No. 7, NY
• PK, K-5
• 2 reviews

Parent: Great teachers who take pride in teaching our children of all levels. They are always looking for new ways to engage the children and the founding principal makes sure her teachers ALWAYS have what they need.
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• A-

• 348 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

P.S. 244Q - The Active Learning Elementary School

• New York City Geographic District No. 25, NY
• PK, K-3
• 1 review

Alum: The teachers are very nice and helpful. The teachers do not change around regularly so the teachers in the school knows every student in the school very well. The school has a very clean environment and great study environment. The cafeteria also provides healthy food for students and even the staff at the cafeteria are nice to the students. Teachers encourage the students to eat healthy. Students always like to have fun in the gym or the playground after break and there are always teachers there to supervise.
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• A

• 461 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Success Academy Charter School - Bedford Stuyvesant Campus No. 1

• Public School
• Brooklyn, NY
• K-6

• A+

• 565 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Achievement First - Bushwick School

• Public School
• Brooklyn, NY
• K-12
• 15 reviews

Senior: I really appreciate the effort the teachers and counselor put into supporting the students whether academically, socially, or psychologically. I also enjoy being a part of a very supportive community, where students are celebrating each other for academic achievements and pushing each other to be their best selves. The pre college programs offered to sign up for in the summer is my favorite part about my highschool because I have been able to experience the college life at Columbia, Cornell, and Brown University. These experiences have molded my inquiry and passion that I plan to encounter during my college experience. While the food is not the best, the most important things that matter like support, guidance, opportunities, and quality of learning are provided by my highschool which is why I enjoy being a highschool student of Achievement First University Prep High School.
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• A-

• 1,063 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

South Bronx Classical Charter School

• Public School
• Bronx, NY
• K-8

• A

• 486 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

P.S. 242 - Leonard P. Stavisky Early Childhood School

• New York City Geographic District No. 25, NY
• PK, K-3

• A

• 389 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Queens College School for Math, Science & Technology

• New York City Geographic District No. 25, NY
• PK, K-8
• 15 reviews

Parent: I see that a lot of reviews are for Queens College. This is Queens College School for Math, Science & Technology: an elementary school and middle school. This is a great school and my son attends this school. Hopefully my daughter may attend also. This is a unique school with good academic curriculum and teachers and students are focus on learning of all students. They can focus because this is a small school with less than 500 students for elementary school and middle school in total. It does lack afterschool activities and clubs. The school is open to all of Queens and admission is by lottery. We recommend all Queens students to try the lottery.
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• A

• 478 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

P.S. 46 - Alley Pond

• New York City Geographic District No. 26, NY
• PK, K-5
• 1 review

• A+

• 575 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Walton Avenue School (the)

• New York City Geographic District No. 9, NY
• K-5

• B+

• 495 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

P.S. 310

• New York City Geographic District No. 20, NY
• K-5

• A-

• 423 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

KIPP Academy Charter School

• Public School
• Bronx, NY
• K-12
• 24 reviews

Middle School Student: It’s a good school ! Because your child is actually safe, unlike those other schools and that they actually learn hard stuff when it gets to 6th grade and up. They get more opportunities to do more stuff then other schools!
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• A-

• 1,104 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

P.S. 748 - Brooklyn School for Global Studies

• New York City Geographic District No. 20, NY
• K-5

• A

• 553 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

P.S. 159

• New York City Geographic District No. 26, NY
• PK, K-5
• 2 reviews

Alum: The administration is on top of everything at this school, the teachers are great, and students are well-involved.
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• A

• 672 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

P.S. 79 - Francis Lewis

• New York City Geographic District No. 25, NY
• PK, K-5
• 1 review

Alum: It's a great public elementary school. The teachers are great. The food is questionable, its better for kids to have a packed lunch.
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• A

• 1,090 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

P.S. 134

• New York City Geographic District No. 22, NY
• PK, K-5
• 2 reviews

Parent: Only great experience . Very professional.Safety school. I am really happy that my son attend this school and he really loves his school
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• A

• 558 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bronx Lighthouse Charter School

• Public School
• Bronx, NY
• K-12
• 39 reviews

Freshman: It was actually a great experience for me as a scholar; nice teachers, amazing friends, open about the LGBTQ+ community but the lunch food wasn't all that good, they wouldn't let scholars wear sweaters that didn't have school logo-and restricted the bathroom privileges. Minor things but mean a lot to us children and teens.
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• B+

• 670 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School

• Public School
• Bronx, NY
• K-5
• 1 review

Parent: My son had been going here since his was in kindergarten and his now in third grade. Everyone is very supportive and caring. Love this school
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• A

• 412 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem

• Public School
• New York, NY
• K-5

• A

• 372 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

P.S. 2 - Meyer London

• New York City Geographic District No. 2, NY
• PK, K-5
• 1 review

Alum: Wonderful staff and such loving teachers. In this elementary school, I remember participating in the school chorus for two years, the drama club for two years, and the track team for three years. To this day, as a high school junior, I still love visiting the school and see all my teachers as well as how much the school has changed. One lasting memory I have of PS2 was the National Dance Institute program (NDI). Through the partnership between PS2 and NDI, all fifth graders were exposed to the world of dance and extraordinary students were chosen to participate in the SWAT team at the NDI Center. As a chosen participant, I have to thank PS2 and NDI for the opportunity to explore the arts and to make lasting friendships.
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• A

• 601 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Harlem Village Academy Leadership Charter School

• Public School
• New York, NY
• K-12
• 4 reviews

Senior: I have attended both the HVA high school and one of the HVA middle schools, and I can honestly say that this school has been a blessing to my life. There is no other school that will do as much for me as this school does. I feel safe in my school building, I know my teachers care for me and want to see my progress in each of my classes and want me to be successful. As for the administration, they are extremely helpful and caring. If there is ever an issue I know I can go to them for help and they will be one of the many people to help me.
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• B+

• 952 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

P.S. 110 - Florence Nightingale

• New York City Geographic District No. 1, NY
• PK, K-5

• A

• 382 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Buffalo Academy of Science

• Public School
• Buffalo, NY
• K-12
• 53 reviews

Works Here: The caring teachers and staff go above and beyond for each and every student. Students are receiving a superior education and the bar is set high. The teachers and instructional coaches assist and monitor students to ensure that every student is reaching the rigorous standards that the quality instruction is giving them. The BuffSci school culture is loving, warm, and consistent. Children know they are going to be safe, loved, and learn a lot each and every day at school.
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• B

• 460 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

P.S. 176 - The Ovington School

• New York City Geographic District No. 20, NY
• K-5

• A-

• 1,383 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio