PS 1 Alfred E Smith
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 2 · Grades PK-5
1,502nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 35%▼ Declining
PS 1 Alfred E Smith ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 1 Alfred E Smith 1,502nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 35% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2019 to 35th in 2025 — declining.
PS 1 Alfred E Smith test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 1 Alfred E Smith students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 217 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20.0% | 37.3% | ▲ 17.3 pts | |
| Asian | 67.1% | 29.0% | ▼ 38.1 pts | |
| Black | 12.4% | 24.0% | ▲ 11.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 4.6% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| White | 0.2% | 2.8% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Elementary schools near PS 1 Alfred E Smith
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9PS 126 Jacob August RiisNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.1 mi away372nd of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 81% - 10PS 124 Yung WingNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.2 mi away94th of 2,326
ELA 91% · Math 90% - 7PS 2 Meyer LondonNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away904th of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 68% - 7Peck Slip School (The)New York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.4 mi away784th of 2,326
ELA 68% · Math 63% - 9PS 42 Benjamin AltmanNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.4 mi away318th of 2,326
ELA 75% · Math 83% - 9PS 130 Hernando De SotoNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.4 mi away316th of 2,326
ELA 78% · Math 80% - 10Spruce Street SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.4 mi away159th of 2,326
ELA 87% · Math 85% - 1Manhattan Charter School IIManhattan Charter School II · 0.6 mi away · charter2,206th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 1 Alfred E Smith in?
PS 1 Alfred E Smith is part of the New York City Geographic District # 2 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 1 Alfred E Smith a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 1 Alfred E Smith 1,502nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 1 Alfred E Smith?
Hispanic 37%, Asian 29%, Black 24%, Two or more races 5% (217 students, 2023–24).
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.