River School (The)
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 2 · Grades PK-5
113th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 95%· Stable
River School (The) ranking
SchoolRow ranks River School (The) 113th 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 95% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 96th in 2019 to 95th in 2025.
River School (The) test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
River School (The) students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 512 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.0% | 35.4% | ▼ 4.6 pts | |
| Asian | 35.3% | 33.8% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.6% | 18.2% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 3.5% | 6.8% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 4.9% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near River School (The)
Typical home value $930K in zip 10016 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near River School (The)
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5PS 116 Mary Lindley MurrayNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away1,298th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 47% - –47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (The)New York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.6 mi away
- 9Hunters Point Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.7 mi away313th of 2,326
ELA 83% · Math 76% - 10Ps/Is 78New York City Geographic District #30 · 0.8 mi away213th of 2,326
ELA 83% · Math 83% - 10PS 40 Augustus Saint-GaudensNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.8 mi away145th of 2,326
ELA 87% · Math 88% - 10Success Academy Charter School-Union SquareSuccess Academy Charter School-Union Square · 1 mi away · charter27th of 2,326
ELA 94% · Math 98% - 10PS 59 Beekman Hill InternationalNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 1.1 mi away142nd of 2,326
ELA 85% · Math 90% - 9East Village Community School (The)New York City Geographic District # 1 · 1.2 mi away265th of 2,326
ELA 81% · Math 81%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is River School (The) in?
River School (The) is part of the New York City Geographic District # 2 district in New York, New York.
Is River School (The) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks River School (The) 113th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 95% 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 School (The)?
White 35%, Asian 34%, Hispanic 18%, Black 7% (512 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near River School (The) cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10016 is $930K 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.