Top rated buildings near schools in Manhattan
Browse top rated buildings near schools in Manhattan with 108+ buildings in this Openigloo scope. This page combines two filters: being close to schools, and having high Openigloo review scores. Use Openigloo to compare buildings faster with rated-building signals, recent availability, and details renters can actually act on. You can also read building Q&A and confirm any open-data notes directly with the management office before you sign, since policies and unit specifics can vary.
Top rated buildings near schools in Manhattan
Showing 73–90 of 108 top rated buildings near schools in Manhattan.
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278 1 Avenue
Stuyvesant Town/PCV

11 East 1 Street
East Village
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610 East 20 Street
Stuyvesant Town/PCV

808 Columbus Avenue
Upper West Side
526 East 20 Street
Stuyvesant Town/PCV

55 W 25 St
NoMad

500 East 77 Street
Lenox Hill

235 East 13 Street
East Village
222 E 39 St
Murray Hill
350 W 50 St
Hell's Kitchen

101 West 55 Street
Midtown
888 8 Avenue
Midtown

100 West 26 Street
Chelsea
240 Mercer Street
Greenwich Village
1255 Amsterdam Avenue
Morningside Heights
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1751 2 Avenue
Yorkville
808 West End Avenue
Upper West Side

1 Morningside Drive
Morningside Heights
What to check before choosing a top rated building near schools in Manhattan
- Expect a short list of Manhattan buildings that match both filters: near-schools location signals plus high Openigloo ratings.
- Before applying, verify the specific school access you care about (catchment vs. walk score style proximity) with the building and/or your school district resources.
- Check what “near schools” means for your route: crossings, commute times, and nearby campus activity can differ block to block.
- If the building is top-rated, still confirm unit-level constraints like floor plan availability, noise, and any move-in timing rules with management.
- Review the full cost before signing (rent, deposits, move-in fees, parking, and utilities). Fees and policies can change even when asking rents look similar.