For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3696 magnet public elementary schools serving 1,750,364 students in New York.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in New York are P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence, P.S. 77 Lower Lab School and P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New York magnet public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York public elementary school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Elementary Schools in New York (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
825 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 965-4200
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 965-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
P.S. 77 Lower Lab School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1700 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10128
(212) 427-2798
New York, NY 10128
(212) 427-2798
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
71-25 113th St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-9770
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-9770
Grades: PK-5
| 787 students
Rank: #44.
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Ave P-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(347) 514-7082
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(347) 514-7082
Grades: K-4
| 649 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Shore Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
450 Glen Cove Ave
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7001
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 277-7001
Grades: K-12
| 764 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Success Academy Charter School-bushwick
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
139 Menahan St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(646) 790-2173
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(646) 790-2173
Grades: K-4
| 478 students
Rank: #77.
Icahn Charter School 4
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Pelham Pkwy South
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Grades: K-8
| 348 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Anderson School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 W 77th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 595-7193
New York, NY 10024
(212) 595-7193
Grades: K-8
| 507 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Tag Young Scholars
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
240 E 109th St
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-6003
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-6003
Grades: K-8
| 554 students
Rank: #1010.
30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide)
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 726-0501
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 726-0501
Grades: K-8
| 485 students
Rank: #1111.
Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen
Magnet School
Charter School
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
Grades: K-4
| 383 students
Rank: #1212.
New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 Columbia St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 677-5190
New York, NY 10002
(212) 677-5190
Grades: K-12
| 1,610 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Greenacres School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
41 Huntington Ave
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2740
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2740
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
P.S. 95 Eastwood
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
179-01 90th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-0007
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-0007
Grades: K-5
| 1,107 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Special Music School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
129 W 67th St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-3318
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-3318
Grades: K-12
| 295 students
Rank: #1616.
South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3458 Third Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(929) 285-3025
Bronx, NY 10456
(929) 285-3025
Grades: K-8
| 500 students
Rank: #1717.
Eastchester Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Stewart Pl
Eastchester, NY 10709
(914) 793-6130
Eastchester, NY 10709
(914) 793-6130
Grades: 6-12
| 976 students
Rank: #1818.
Lakeville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
47-27 Jayson Ave
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4300
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4300
Grades: 1-5
| 762 students
Rank: #1919.
Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 W 41st St
New York, NY 10018
(212) 845-9683
New York, NY 10018
(212) 845-9683
Grades: K-4
| 375 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Fox Meadow School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
59 Brewster Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2720
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2720
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Heathcote School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26 Palmer Ave
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2760
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 721-2760
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Jeffrey Ratner-robert Seaman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
137 Leahy St
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Naples Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1055 Targee St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 876-4610
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 876-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #2424.
I.S. 98 Bay Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 Emmons Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-9005
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-9005
Grades: 6-8
| 1,488 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
68-60 110th St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(929) 467-6200
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(929) 467-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
P.S. 5 Huguenot
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
348 Deisius St
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 668-3270
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 668-3270
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
South Bronx Classical Charter School Iv
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
757 Concourse Village West
Bronx, NY 10451
(929) 285-3025
Bronx, NY 10451
(929) 285-3025
Grades: K-6
| 379 students
Rank: #2828.
Bloomfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Oakmount Ave
Bloomfield, NY 14469
(585) 657-6121
Bloomfield, NY 14469
(585) 657-6121
Grades: 6-12
| 265 students
Rank: #2929.
Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1171 65th St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 236-3394
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 236-3394
Grades: 6-8
| 928 students
Rank: #3030.
Bronxville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
177 Pondfield Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 395-0500
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 395-0500
Grades: K-8
| 655 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
East Side Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
331 E 91st St
New York, NY 10028
(212) 360-0114
New York, NY 10028
(212) 360-0114
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Success Academy Charter School-upper West
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
145 W 84th St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10024
(646) 274-1580
New York, NY 10024
(646) 274-1580
Grades: K-8
| 943 students
Rank: #3333.
P.S. 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
132 W 89th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 678-2829
New York, NY 10024
(212) 678-2829
Grades: K-5
| 593 students
Rank: #3434.
Hillside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Lefurgy Ave
Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706
(914) 478-6270
Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706
(914) 478-6270
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
P.S. 41 Crocheron
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
214-43 35th Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8333
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8333
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public elementary schools in New York?
The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in New York include P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence, P.S. 77 Lower Lab School and P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway.
How many magnet public elementary schools are located in New York?
3,696 magnet public elementary schools are located in New York.
What is the racial composition of students in New York?
New York magnet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York public elementary schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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