For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,311 students in 10309, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 10309, NY are P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School, Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership and P.s. 56 Louis Desario School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 10309 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 10309, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10309, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 S Goff Ave
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 984-1021
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 984-1021
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #22.
Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership
(Math: 58% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
644 Bloomingdale Rd
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 668-8640
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 668-8640
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 56 Louis Desario School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Kramer Ave
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 605-1189
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 605-1189
Grades: PK-5
| 634 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Richmond High School Is/ps 25
Special Education School
6581 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 984-1526
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 984-1526
Grades: PK-12
| 570 students
10309, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arthur Kill Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2911 Arthur Kill Rd
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 356-7333
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 356-7333
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Mission Of The Immac Virgin (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6581 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10309
Staten Island, NY 10309
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Spec Adol Unit Female Division (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6581 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10309
Staten Island, NY 10309
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 10309, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 10309, NY include P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School, Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership and P.s. 56 Louis Desario School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 10309?
4 public elementary schools are located in 10309.
What is the racial composition of students in 10309?
10309 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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