PS 290 Manhattan New School
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 2 · Grades PK-5
41st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 98%· Stable
PS 290 Manhattan New School ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 290 Manhattan New School 41st 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 98% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 98th in 2019 to 98th in 2025.
PS 290 Manhattan New School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 290 Manhattan New School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 432 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.1% | 60.0% | ▼ 12.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.4% | 13.4% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Asian | 12.5% | 13.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 10.6% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.4% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near PS 290 Manhattan New School
Typical home value $1.43M in zip 10028 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 290 Manhattan New School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Yorkville Community SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away452nd of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 76% - 10PS 158 Bayard TaylorNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.4 mi away101st of 2,326
ELA 91% · Math 88% - 10PS 6 Lillie D BlakeNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.4 mi away81st of 2,326
ELA 90% · Math 93% - 10PS 527 East Side School for Social ActionNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.5 mi away172nd of 2,326
ELA 82% · Math 88% - 10PS 198 Isador E Ida StrausNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.7 mi away183rd of 2,326
ELA 85% · Math 85% - 10PS 77 Lower Lab SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.7 mi away7th of 2,326
ELA 99% · Math 99% - 8Ella Baker SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.8 mi away603rd of 2,326
ELA 73% · Math 68% - 8Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt IslandNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.8 mi away481st of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 77%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 290 Manhattan New School in?
PS 290 Manhattan New School is part of the New York City Geographic District # 2 district in New York, New York.
Is PS 290 Manhattan New School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 290 Manhattan New School 41st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 98% 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 290 Manhattan New School?
White 60%, Hispanic 13%, Asian 13%, Two or more races 11% (432 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 290 Manhattan New School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10028 is $1.43M 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.