Elementary Schools in New York City Geographic District #31

The 50 elementary schools located in New York City Geographic District #31 serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This district encompasses a diverse range of school performance, with several standout high-achieving institutions as well as lower-performing schools facing significant challenges.

Among the top-performing schools in the district are Ps 35 Clove Valley School (The), which ranks among the top 10 elementary schools in New York state with over 90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. Other exceptional schools include Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon, Ps 5 Huguenot, and Naples Street Elementary School, all of which rank in the top 50 statewide and have outstanding proficiency rates. In contrast, some schools in the district struggle with very low proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts and Math.

The data reveals a clear correlation between higher academic performance and factors such as lower student-teacher ratios, higher per-student spending, and lower rates of economic disadvantage. The top-performing schools demonstrate that it is possible for public schools to achieve exceptionally high levels of student proficiency, even in a district with significant economic challenges. However, the wide range of performance across the elementary schools in New York City Geographic District #31 underscores the importance of equitable funding and resource allocation to support all schools and help close achievement gaps.