P.S. 290 Manhattan New School is an award-winning elementary school with students in 3-K – 5th Grade.

We are a “Blue Ribbon School,” recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as an Exemplary High-Performing School in 2021.

We are ranked among the best schools in NY State (#22) with a U.S. News Best Elementary Schools award in 2024.

We are a “Lighthouse Collaborative” school, selected for our exemplary practices in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).