New York City Geographic District # 5 School District

425 W 123rd St
New York, NY 10027
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

New York City Geographic District # 5 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 8,024 students in New York City Geographic District # 5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in New York City Geographic District # 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
28 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
8,024 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
772 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

New York City Geographic District # 5 School District, which is ranked #825 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has increased from 67% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#840 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of New York City Geographic District # 5  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York City Geographic District # 5  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York City Geographic District # 5  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York City Geographic District # 5  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of New York City Geographic District # 5  School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.72
# American Indian Students
100 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
303 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
3,058 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
29%
# Black Students
3,622 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
45%
16%
# White Students
635 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
8%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
32 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
273 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
518
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
447
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
474
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
497
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
537
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
492
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
522
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
490
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
556
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
606
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
731
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
730
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
658
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
742
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
24
36,056

Best New York City Geographic District # 5 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
425 W 123rd St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 666-1278
Grades: 6-12
| 690 students
Rank: #22.
High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
240 Convent Ave
New York, NY 10031
(212) 281-6490
Grades: 9-12
| 555 students
Rank: #33.
P.S. 125 Ralph Bunche
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 W 123rd St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 666-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #44.
Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
509 W 129th St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 543-4460
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #55.
Mott Hall High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Edgecombe Ave
New York, NY 10030
(212) 694-6020
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #66.
Frederick Douglass Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2581 7th Ave
New York, NY 10039
(212) 491-4107
Grades: 6-12
| 815 students
Rank: #77.
Harlem Renaissance High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22 E 128th St
New York, NY 10035
(212) 996-3795
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Teachers College Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
168 Morningside Ave
New York, NY 10027
(212) 316-8080
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
276 W 151st St
New York, NY 10039
(212) 368-8731
Grades: K-5
| 172 students
Rank: #1010.
Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2005 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10035
(212) 831-5201
Grades: 9-12
| 153 students
Rank: #1111.
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200-214 W 135th St
New York, NY 10030
(212) 283-8055
Grades: 6-12
| 479 students
Rank: #1212.
Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
509 W 129th St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 543-4960
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Rank: #1313.
P.S. 36 Margaret Douglas
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Morningside Dr
New York, NY 10027
(212) 690-5807
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #1414.
P.S. 154 Harriet Tubman
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
250 W 127th St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 864-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #1515.
P.S. 30 Hernandez/hughes
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
144-176 E 128th St
New York, NY 10035
(212) 876-1825
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #1616.
P.S. 129 John H Finley
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
425 W 130th St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 690-5932
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #1717.
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Harlem
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Edgecombe Ave
New York, NY 10030
(212) 694-6051
Grades: 6-12
| 210 students
Rank: #1818.
P.S. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
499 W 133rd St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 690-5945
Grades: K-8
| 493 students
Rank: #1919.
P.S. 133 Fred R Moore
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
(212) 690-5936
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Rank: #2020.
P.S. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
222 W 134th St
New York, NY 10030
(212) 690-5915
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Rank: #2121.
P.S. 46 Arthur Tappan
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2987 Frederick Douglas Blvd
New York, NY 10039
(212) 360-1519
Grades: PK-8
| 428 students
Rank: #2222.
P.S. 197 John B Russwurm
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2230 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
(212) 690-5960
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
New Design Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
625 W 133rd St
New York, NY 10031
(212) 281-6339
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Seed Harlem
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
425 W 130th St
New York, NY 10027
(332) 456-1415
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Rank: #2525.
P.S. 200 James Mccune Smith School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2589 7th Ave
New York, NY 10039
(212) 491-6636
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #2626.
P.S. 175 Henry H Garnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
175 W 134th St
New York, NY 10030
(212) 283-0426
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #2727.
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 W 140th St
New York, NY 10030
(212) 342-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 399 students
Rank: #2828.
P.S. 194 Countee Cullen
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
244 W 144th St
New York, NY 10030
(212) 690-5954
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to New York City Geographic District # 5 School District?
New York City Geographic District # 5 School District manages 28 public schools serving 8,024 students.
What is the rank of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District?
New York City Geographic District # 5 School District is ranked #825 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New York City Geographic District # 5 School District?
45% of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District?
New York City Geographic District # 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 28 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,024 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 73% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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