Public elementary schools in New York achieve an average science proficiency of 73% (2026).
The public elementary schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest science proficiency in New York is Mark Twain Is 239 For The Gifted And Talented, New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School, and Scholars' Academy, each with ≥99%.
Science Proficiency Range: 95%
99%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 96%
Top Science Proficiency Public Elementary Schools in New York (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Mark Twain Is 239 For The Gifted And Talented
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 6-8
2401 Neptune Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 266-0814
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 266-0814
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: K-12
111 Columbia St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 677-5190
New York, NY 10002
(212) 677-5190
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Scholars' Academy
(Math: 73% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 6-12
320 Beach 104th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 474-6918
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 474-6918
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Berner Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 97%
Grades: 6-8
50 Carman Mill Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5701
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5701
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Garden City Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 97%
Grades: 6-8
98 Cherry Valley Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-3000
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-3000
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
H B Thompson Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 97%
Grades: 6-8
98 Ann Dr
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5760
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5760
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Great Neck South Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 6-8
349 Lakeville Rd
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4600
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 441-4600
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
John F Kennedy Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 3-5
101 Lake Ave
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4310
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4310
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
P.s. 122 Mamie Fay
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 96%
Grades: PK-8
21-21 Ditmars Blvd
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 721-6410
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 721-6410
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide)
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-8
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 726-0501
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 726-0501
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Albert G Prodell Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-8
100 Randall Rd
Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 821-8210
Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 821-8210
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
All City Leadership Secondary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-12
321 Palmetto St
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 246-6500
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 246-6500
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Anderson School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-8
100 W 77th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 595-7193
New York, NY 10024
(212) 595-7193
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Barbara Esselborn School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: PK-5
330 Durant Ave
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 987-8020
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 987-8020
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Barnum Woods School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-5
500 May Ln
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6500
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 564-6500
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Battery Park City School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: PK-8
55 Battery Pl
New York, NY 10011
(212) 266-5800
New York, NY 10011
(212) 266-5800
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Bayview Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-4
325 W Merrick Rd
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5255
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5255
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Beach Street Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-8
17 Beach St
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 930-1600
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 930-1600
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Bedford Road School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-4
289 Bedford Rd
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(914) 741-1441
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(914) 741-1441
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Bedford Village Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-5
45 Court St
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 234-4178
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 234-4178
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Benton Hall Academy
(Math: 56% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: PK-5
1 Ward Sq
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1400
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-1400
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Blind Brook-rye Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-8
840 King St
Port Chester, NY 10573
(914) 937-3600
Port Chester, NY 10573
(914) 937-3600
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Boght Hills School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-5
38 Dunsbach Ferry Rd
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 785-0222
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 785-0222
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Bowling Green School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-5
2340 Stewart Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7480
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7480
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Briarcliff Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-8
444 Pleasantville Rd
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
(914) 488-8380
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
(914) 488-8380
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Broadalbin-perth Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: PK-6
1870 County Hwy 107
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 954-2700
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 954-2700
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-8
3956 Carpenter Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 882-0231
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 882-0231
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Bronxville Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-7
177 Pondfield Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 395-0500
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 395-0500
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-8
50 Ave P
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 621-5730
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 621-5730
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Bruno M Ponterio Ridge Street School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-5
390 N Ridge St
Port Chester, NY 10573
(914) 937-3600
Port Chester, NY 10573
(914) 937-3600
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Cantiague Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-5
678 Cantiague Rock Rd
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3650
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 203-3650
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Carrie E Tompkins School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-4
8 Gerstein St
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-5184
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-5184
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Castleton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-6
80 Scott Ave
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7755
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7755
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Center Street School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-5
240 Center St
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 305-8300
Williston Park, NY 11596
(516) 305-8300
Rank: #10 - 23610. - 236.
Chancellor Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: PK-5
48 Knollwood Rd
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5570
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-5570
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the New York average public elementary schools science proficiency?
The New York average public elementary schools science proficiency is 73%% for 2026.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest science proficiency in New York?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in New York include Mark Twain Is 239 For The Gifted And Talented, New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School and Scholars' Academy.
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