Is P.S. 527 - East Side School for Social Action a good school?

P.S. 527 - East Side School for Social Action has an overall score of 91/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 82% proficiency in ELA and 88% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 527 - East Side School for Social Action serve?

P.S. 527 - East Side School for Social Action serves students in grades K-5 with approximately 391 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 527 - East Side School for Social Action?

P.S. 527 - East Side School for Social Action accepts applications through MySchools.nyc during the NYC enrollment window. Most NYC elementary schools are zoned, meaning families in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat.

What special programs does P.S. 527 - East Side School for Social Action offer?

P.S. 527 - East Side School for Social Action offers Pre-K seats.

Where is P.S. 527 - East Side School for Social Action located?

P.S. 527 - East Side School for Social Action is located at 323 EAST 91 STREET, New York, NY in District 2.

P.S. 527 - East Side School for Social Action

P.S. 527 - East Side School for Social Action rated 91/100 in Manhattan, District 2. ELA proficiency: 82%. Math proficiency: 88%. 391 students enrolled in grades K-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 02M527
District: 2
Borough: Manhattan
Grade band: K-5
Enrollment: 391
Overall score: 91/100
ELA proficiency: 82%
Math proficiency: 88%
Address: 323 EAST 91 STREET, New York, NY

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What the school community says

2026 NYC School Survey · Separate from academic ratings and neighborhood safety

K–12 survey · 2026

Family experience

P.S. 527 - East Side School for Social Action

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses183

Response rate54%

Published topics9 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Parent Involvement in School is among the highest published topics (97/100). School Facilities and Services sits lower (89/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education: 95 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 95 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 97 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 527 - East Side School for Social Action · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Conflict Resolution	94	90–100 · Higher end
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	95	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	95	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Leadership	95	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	95	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	97	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	95	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	97	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	89	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 02M527

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How medians, score bands and missing values are handled

K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S. 527 - East Side School for Social Action

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses32

Response rate100%

Published topics22 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Outreach to Parents is among the highest published topics (100/100). Guidance sits lower (73/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Instructional Leadership: 99 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 98 / 100
Academic Press: 91 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 527 - East Side School for Social Action · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	91	90–100 · Higher end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Classroom Behavior	85	70–89 · Middle band
Conflict Resolution	97	90–100 · Higher end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	97	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	Not reported	Not reported
Guidance	73	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Learning Environment	97	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	93	90–100 · Higher end
Instructional Leadership	99	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	100	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	98	90–100 · Higher end
Preventing Bullying	84	70–89 · Middle band
Program Coherence	96	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Professional Development	90	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Student Discussion	83	70–89 · Middle band
Safety	100	90–100 · Higher end
School Commitment	98	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	88	70–89 · Middle band
Social-Emotional	90	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Core Instruction	93	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	78	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Principal Trust	100	90–100 · Higher end
Teacher-Teacher Trust	96	90–100 · Higher end
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 02M527

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: 205cdbbcff8c323f2b07345fea70a4740b58a10d1a0fc2f390b42eea35808a29

How medians, score bands and missing values are handled