River East Elementary
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 4 · Grades PK-5
1,134th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 51%▲ Improving
River East Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks River East Elementary 1,134th 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 51% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2019 to 51th in 2025 — improving.
River East Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
River East Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 244 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49.5% | 62.3% | ▲ 12.8 pts | |
| Black | 49.0% | 25.8% | ▼ 23.2 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 7.8% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.0% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near River East Elementary
Typical home value $703K in zip 10035 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near River East Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1PS 155 William PacaNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.2 mi away2,208th of 2,326
ELA 31% · Math 18% - 1PS 96 Joseph LanzettaNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.2 mi away2,262nd of 2,326
ELA 22% · Math 19% - –PS 112 Jose Celso BarbosaNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.3 mi away
- 2Storefront Academy Harlem Charter SchoolStorefront Academy Harlem Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter1,908th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 36% - 1PS 7 Samuel SternNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.3 mi away2,095th of 2,326
ELA 34% · Math 27% - 3PS 102 Jacques CartierNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.4 mi away1,829th of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 38% - 2James Weldon Johnson SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 4 · 0.4 mi away2,049th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 27% - 5PS 30 Hernandez/HughesNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.5 mi away1,280th of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is River East Elementary in?
River East Elementary is part of the New York City Geographic District # 4 district in New York, New York.
Is River East Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks River East Elementary 1,134th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 51% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of River East Elementary?
Hispanic 62%, Black 26%, White 8%, Two or more races 2% (244 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near River East Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10035 is $703K 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.