P.S. 040 Augustus Saint-Gaudens

P.S. 040 Augustus Saint-Gaudens is a highly-regarded elementary school serving Pre-K through 5th grade in Manhattan, known for its exceptional academic performance and strong community. The school consistently achieves ELA and Math proficiency rates well above the citywide median, placing it among the top-performing schools in New York. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with nearly all reporting satisfaction with their child's education and the school environment. The school maintains a notably low suspension rate of 0%, contributing to a safe and supportive climate. Recognized nationally as a Blue Ribbon School in 2019, P.S. 40 offers a variety of enrichment programs, including Circus Arts, Inside Broadway, and a National Dance Institute project. It occupies a historic Gothic revival building from 1899 and features a modern computer lab, a fenced rooftop recreation space, and a welcoming library. While feedback is overwhelmingly positive, isolated past comments have raised concerns about discipline or class sizes, though these are largely contradicted by current data and widespread positive reviews. The student body is predominantly white, with lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students and English Language Learners compared to city averages.