How to Check School by Address in NYC

 

In NYC, kids are grouped into geographic areas called school districts and then further broken down into school zones. This allows families to choose where they live within a district and then apply to schools in that zone. While most children attend their zoned schools in New York City, it is important to do some research before committing to a school.

The best place to start is with local word of mouth. Talk to your neighbors, co-workers and friends who have kids about their favorite schools in the area. Often, they will be honest about which ones are good and which ones to avoid. You can also check out websites like InsideSchools that have great reviews of all five boroughs' schools.

If you are looking for a school by address, you can do an online search on the DOE website or call 311. However, it is important to remember that the city is constantly rezoning and even these sites can give you inaccurate information. If you are unsure about your school zoning you should call the school directly and ask for the parent coordinator to verify your address.

Once you know your current school zone, you can use StreetEasy's free School Finder tool. Simply enter your address and the first 2 to 5 letters of the street name (e.g. Mount - Mt, Saint - St, or West - W). Once you have the list of schools that serve your area, you can create a custom boundary search on StreetEasy and filter through apartments that are located in the right zone.