Sixth Avenue Elementary School, also known by the designation P.S. 340, is a public school located in the Union Square neighborhood. It is a zoned school and admission preference is given first to those who live in the area, although students from surrounding neighborhoods are also permitted to attend.
P.S. 340 bases its learning objectives around inquiry-based learning by encouraging critical thinking and collaboration during lessons and projects. The school also centers its curriculum around math, science, social studies and a structured literacy program. The school's mission is to balance proactive and sensitive social and emotional education with rigorous academics.
There’s also a tuition-based, after-school program that students can attend during the school week. The program offers various athletics and arts enrichment programs utilizing partnerships with groups and organizations around the city. Enrichment programs at Sixth Avenue Elementary School include partnerships with museums, dance companies, swim programs and theater companies to give students a variety of extracurricular opportunities.
Sixth Avenue Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-4
64 W 17th St,
New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 2
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Patricia Carney
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
78%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
87%
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Math Proficiency
78%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
21
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Full Time Teachers
21
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GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
0%
State Average
13%
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Math
9%
State Average
20%
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.2%
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Female
47.8%
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Male
52.2%
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White
48.8%
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Female
47.8%
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Economically disadvantaged
23.7%
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Hispanic
23.1%
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Two or more races
15.4%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
9%
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Limited English proficient
6%
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Black
3.7%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
2/2/2025
Very happy with the school. The principal added some very good specialist teachers this year. We were worried because the long time music teacher left, but the teacher has been really good. My kids absolutely LOVE the new art teacher Savannah. She has a background in the fine arts, which really make...
9/17/2024
I do not agree with the previous parent. Great school, great principal, great PTA. Facilities are new but lack a big auditorium and yard, but it works out. We've had two kids go through the school and have been generally happy along the way. Good teachers. I don't understand the previous parent's is...
2/8/2024
The PTA members at this school consistently come across as unpleasant. This treatment is particularly directed towards Asian women who are not proficient in the language. There are also Asian women among the members, but they share the same attitude. There seems to be a tendency to dislike people wh...
4/15/2022
We've had a terrific experience at this school and our daughter has learned so much. The principal and the teachers are excellent communicators, so we always feel like we know what's going on. We get progress reports, teacher conferences, bi-weekly emails with summaries and photos of what's happenin...
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Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$2,497,155
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
54%
Average Household Income
$177,805
% of College Grads
89.9%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
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% Commercial Property
89.8%
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Sixth Avenue Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in New York, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 2 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 342 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 78% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Sixth Avenue Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $2,497,155. Discover additional schools in the area, like Manhattan Academy for Arts & Language, P226M Junior High Annex, Landmark High School, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sixth Avenue Elementary School.