Completely revised with new profiles of more than 150 elementary schools and pre-kindergarten programs!


For nearly 2 decades, parents have looked to Clara Hemphill to help them find a good public school for their child. This Fourth Edition features all-new reviews of more than 150 of the city’s best public elementary schools, based on visits and in-depth interviews by the InsideSchools staff. This essential guide uncovers the “inside scoop” on schools (the condition of the building, special programs, teacher quality, and more), includes a checklist of things to look for on a school tour, and incorporates new listings of charter schools and stand-alone pre-kindergarten programs. It also provides the hard facts on:




Total school enrollment
Test scores for reading and math
Ethnic makeup
Who gets in?
Admissions requirements
Teaching methods and styles
Special education services
How to apply