Essex Street Academy
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 2 · Grades 9-12
90th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 92%· Stable
Essex Street Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Essex Street Academy 90th of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 92% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 88th in 2023 to 92th in 2025.
Essex Street Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Essex Street Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 356 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.9% | 39.3% | ▼ 4.6 pts | |
| White | 16.0% | 28.1% | ▲ 12.1 pts | |
| Black | 34.2% | 19.9% | ▼ 14.3 pts | |
| Asian | 5.1% | 7.0% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 5.1% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Essex Street Academy
Typical home value $960K in zip 10002 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Essex Street Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2New Design High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0 mi away948th of 1,137
ELA 53% · Math 25% - 10High School for Dual Language and Asian StudiesNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0 mi away22nd of 1,137
ELA 92% · Math 98% - 6Urban Assembly Academy of Government and LawNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0 mi away480th of 1,137
ELA 81% · Math 45% - 4Lower Manhattan Arts AcademyNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0 mi away717th of 1,137
ELA 87% · Math 16% - 4Pace High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.2 mi away723rd of 1,137
ELA 74% · Math 28% - 8Lower East Side Preparatory High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.3 mi away324th of 1,137
ELA 78% · Math 66% - 5Orchard Collegiate AcademyNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.3 mi away592nd of 1,137
ELA 85% · Math 30% - 1Cascades High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.4 mi away1,040th of 1,137
ELA 44% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Essex Street Academy in?
Essex Street Academy is part of the New York City Geographic District # 2 district in New York, New York.
Is Essex Street Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Essex Street Academy 90th of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 92% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Essex Street Academy?
Hispanic 39%, White 28%, Black 20%, Asian 7% (356 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Essex Street Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10002 is $960K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.