P.S. 6, The Lillie Devereaux Blake School, is a public elementary school located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. Founded in 1894, P.S. 6 is regarded as the top elementary school in New York City.
Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake's student population of 655 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
655 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1894
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#61 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
62%
39%
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pale Male, The Redtailed Hawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake's ranking?
P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake is ranked #61 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake often compared to?
P.s. 6 Lillie D Blakeis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 290 Manhattan New School, P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake?
655 students attend P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake?
P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake offer ?
P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake part of?
P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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