Best elementary schools in New York City Geographic District # 5 (2025)

Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 16 schools in New York City Geographic District # 5, New York. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New York.

1
65
Ps 125 Ralph BuncheNew York · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 260 students
2
61
Teachers College Community SchoolNew York · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 295 students
3
52
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower SchoolNew York · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 134 students
4
38
Ps 175 Henry H GarnetNew York · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 291 students
5
35
Ps 36 Margaret DouglasNew York · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 272 students
6
33
Ps 30 Hernandez/HughesNew York · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 218 students
7
32
Ps 92 Mary McLeod BethuneNew York · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 165 students
8
30
Ps 161 Pedro Albizu CamposNew York · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 527 students
9
28
Ps 154 Harriet TubmanNew York · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 182 students
10
25
Ps 129 John H FinleyNew York · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 229 students
11
25
Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The)New York · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 274 students
12
22
Ps 133 Fred R MooreNew York · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 225 students
13
21
Ps 46 Arthur TappanNew York · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 363 students
14
21
Ps 123 Mahalia JacksonNew York · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 394 students
15
17
Ps 197 John B RusswurmNew York · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 224 students
16
13
Ps 194 Countee CullenNew York · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 144 students

#	School	Sector	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Ps 125 Ralph Bunche New York · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	64.7 Top 50%	57% Math proficiency	260
2	Teachers College Community School New York · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	60.9 Top 50%	52% Math proficiency	295
3	Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School New York · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	52.2 Top 50%	57% Math proficiency	134
4	Ps 175 Henry H Garnet New York · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	38.2 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	291
5	Ps 36 Margaret Douglas New York · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	34.8 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	272
6	Ps 30 Hernandez/Hughes New York · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	33.0 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	218
7	Ps 92 Mary McLeod Bethune New York · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	32.4 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	165
8	Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos New York · Elementary · Grades K–8	Public	30.0 Lower 50%	34% Math proficiency	527
9	Ps 154 Harriet Tubman New York · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	28.2 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	182
10	Ps 129 John H Finley New York · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	25.4 Lower 50%	23% Math proficiency	229
11	Ps 200 James McCune Smith School (The) New York · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	25.4 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	274
12	Ps 133 Fred R Moore New York · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	22.1 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	225
13	Ps 46 Arthur Tappan New York · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	21.3 Lower 50%	15% Math proficiency	363
14	Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson New York · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	20.9 Lower 50%	15% Math proficiency	394
15	Ps 197 John B Russwurm New York · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	17.4 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	224
16	Ps 194 Countee Cullen New York · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.6 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	144

Ps 125 Ralph Bunche in New York leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in New York City Geographic District # 5 with a Success Index (US) of 64.7. Of the 16 schools shown, 16 are public.

For the full picture see the wider New York elementary schools rankings, every school on the New York City Geographic District # 5 page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.

Free academic assessment

Is your child on grade level in reading and math?

Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.

Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT

Frequently asked questions

What is the best elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 5?

Ps 125 Ralph Bunche in New York, New York ranks first among elementary schools in New York City Geographic District # 5 with a Success Index (US) of 64.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 260).

How are elementary schools in New York City Geographic District # 5 ranked?

Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.

Are these 2025 rankings official?

No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.