For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,686 students in 10019, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 329 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 10019, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 10019, NY are Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen, High School Of Hospitality Management and Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10019 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10019, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10019, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
439 W 49th St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10019
(646) 790-2153
New York, NY 10019
(646) 790-2153
Gr: K-4 | 484 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
High School Of Hospitality Management
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 W 50th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 586-0963
New York, NY 10019
(212) 586-0963
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Independence High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 10th Ave
New York, NY 10019
(212) 262-8067
New York, NY 10019
(212) 262-8067
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Art And Design High School
Vocational School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
231-249 E 56th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 752-4340
New York, NY 10019
(212) 752-4340
Gr: 9-12 | 1,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Manhattan Bridges High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 W 50th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 757-5274
New York, NY 10019
(212) 757-5274
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Facing History School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 W 50th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 757-2680
New York, NY 10019
(212) 757-2680
Gr: 6-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 W 53rd St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 582-7420
New York, NY 10019
(212) 582-7420
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 W 50th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 586-0981
New York, NY 10019
(212) 586-0981
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Food And Finance High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 W 50th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 586-2943
New York, NY 10019
(212) 586-2943
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
High School For Environmental Studies
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 W 56th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 262-8113
New York, NY 10019
(212) 262-8113
Gr: 9-12 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Business Of Sports School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
439 W 49th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 246-2183
New York, NY 10019
(212) 246-2183
Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Urban Assembly Gateway School For Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
439 W 49th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 246-1041
New York, NY 10019
(212) 246-1041
Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
439 W 49th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 399-3520
New York, NY 10019
(212) 399-3520
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 35
Special Education School
317 W 52nd St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 247-4307
New York, NY 10019
(212) 247-4307
Gr: 1-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 10019, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 10019, NY include Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen, High School Of Hospitality Management and Independence High School.
How many public schools are located in 10019?
14 public schools are located in 10019.
What percentage of students in 10019 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 10019 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10019?
10019 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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