Approximately 54% of public elementary school students in New York are eligible for free lunch (2024-25).
The public elementary schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in New York is Bronx Academy For Multi-media with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 97%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in New York (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Bronx Academy For Multi-media
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
730 Bryant Ave
Bronx, NY 10474
(718) 328-1972
Bronx, NY 10474
(718) 328-1972
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-8
528 South Park
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 602-9472
Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 602-9472
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Flatbush Ascend Charter School (FACS)
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-4
123 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(347) 227-6070
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(347) 227-6070
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Geller House School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-11
77 Chicago Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Manhattan Charter School Ii
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
220 Henry St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 964-3792
New York, NY 10002
(212) 964-3792
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
New School For Leadership And Journalism
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
120 W 231st St
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 601-2869
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 601-2869
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
P.S. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
2707 Albermarle Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 693-3023
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 693-3023
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
School 7-virgil Grissom
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
31 Bryan St
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 254-3110
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 254-3110
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Sisulu-walker Charter School Of Harlem
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
125 W 115th St
New York, NY 10026
(212) 663-8216
New York, NY 10026
(212) 663-8216
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Brooklyn Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-5
545 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 302-2085
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 302-2085
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 6-8
1400 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 348-2465
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 348-2465
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
I.S. 254
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 6-8
2452 Washington Ave
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 220-8700
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 220-8700
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Manhattan Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-5
100 Attorney St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 533-2743
New York, NY 10002
(212) 533-2743
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
P.S. 150 Christopher
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
364 Sackman St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7746
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7746
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
P.S. 18 John Peter Zenger
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
502 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-2868
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-2868
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
P.S. 42 Claremont
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
1537 Washington Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-7366
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-7366
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Rochester Academy Of Science Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-1
150 Floverton St
Rochester, NY 14610
(716) 854-2490
Rochester, NY 14610
(716) 854-2490
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
South Bronx International Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 6-8
1000 Teller Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 588-0341
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 588-0341
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Accion Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 6-8
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Highbridge Green School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 6-8
200 W 167th St
Bronx, NY 10452
(718) 410-5770
Bronx, NY 10452
(718) 410-5770
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
I.S. 219 New Venture School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 6-8
3630 3rd Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 681-7093
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 681-7093
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-5
275 Harlem River Park Bridge
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 901-9703
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 901-9703
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
P.S. 1 Courtlandt School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-5
335 E 152nd St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 299-3700
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 299-3700
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
P.S. 194 Countee Cullen
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-5
244 W 144th St
New York, NY 10030
(212) 690-5954
New York, NY 10030
(212) 690-5954
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
P.S. 291
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-5
2195 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 563-0776
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 563-0776
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
P.S. 328 Phyllis Wheatley
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-5
330 Alabama Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 345-9393
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 345-9393
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
P.S. 44 David C Farragut
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-5
1825 Prospect Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-2360
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-2360
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
P.S. 59 Community School Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-5
2185 Bathgate Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 584-4730
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 584-4730
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
P.S. 73 Bronx
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-5
1020 Anderson Ave
Bronx, NY 10452
(718) 681-6776
Bronx, NY 10452
(718) 681-6776
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
P.S. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-5
222 W 134th St
New York, NY 10030
(212) 690-5915
New York, NY 10030
(212) 690-5915
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Renaissance School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 6-8
319 E 117th St
New York, NY 10035
(212) 534-6072
New York, NY 10035
(212) 534-6072
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Riverdale Avenue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 6-8
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0764
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0764
Rank: #33 - 6133. - 61.
Brighton Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 6-8
1607 S Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4535
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4535
Rank: #33 - 6133. - 61.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-6
3956 Carpenter Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 882-0231
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 882-0231
Rank: #33 - 6133. - 61.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-4
1946 Bathgate Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 882-1058
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 882-1058
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