P.S. 002 Meyer London

P.S. 002 Meyer London is a highly-rated elementary school serving Pre-K through 5th grade in Manhattan's Lower East Side/Two Bridges neighborhood. The school is known for its strong academic performance in mathematics, with proficiency rates well above the citywide median, while English Language Arts proficiency is near the median. It serves a diverse student body, including a significantly higher percentage of English Language Learners and students with disabilities compared to citywide averages, and is recognized for its strong support for these subgroups. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment, particularly regarding the quality of education and relationships with staff. The school offers a rich array of enrichment programs, including dance through the National Dance Institute, chess, robotics, and various arts and technology initiatives, with every student having access to an iPad for learning. A notable feature is its "green" playground, a result of an urban sustainability project. While the school maintains a smaller-than-average enrollment and a low suspension rate, chronic absenteeism is a concern, tracking above the citywide median.