Hunter College Elementary School, Public elementary school in Upper East Side, Manhattan, United States.
Hunter College Elementary School is a public school for gifted students located in a former armory building on the Upper East Side, serving kindergarten through sixth grade. The school occupies this historic structure and contains classrooms dedicated to science, arts, and languages.
The school was founded in 1940 as an experimental program specifically for gifted students. It relocated to the former Squadron A Armory building on East 94th Street in 1973.
The school carries the name of Hunter College, reflecting its connection to higher education and academic excellence. The building itself, formerly a military structure, remains a distinctive landmark in the neighborhood.
The school is located on the Upper East Side and is accessible by public transportation. Check in advance about visiting hours since it remains an active school with ongoing classes throughout the day.
In 2007, this public school ranked among the top twenty institutions sending students to elite universities. This distinction was noteworthy because nearly all other schools on that list were private.
Location: Manhattan
GPS coordinates: 40.78580,-73.95420
Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:24
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