For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,802 students in 10302, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in 10302, NY are P.s. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park, I.s. 51 Edwin Markham and Port Richmond High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10302 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10302, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 10302, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
168 Hooker Pl
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 816-3300
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 816-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
I.s. 51 Edwin Markham
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Willowbrook Rd
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 981-0502
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 981-0502
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Port Richmond High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 St Josephs Ave
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 420-2100
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 420-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,696 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Port Richmond School For Visionary Learning
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Forest Ave
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 816-3377
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 816-3377
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 20 Port Richmond
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
161 Park Ave
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 442-4110
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 442-4110
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 10302, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 10302, NY include P.s. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park, I.s. 51 Edwin Markham and Port Richmond High School.
How many public schools are located in 10302?
5 public schools are located in 10302.
What is the racial composition of students in 10302?
10302 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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