Best Schools in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, NY
Morningside Heights, Manhattan, NY has 18 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 13 elementary) serving 5,742 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Morningside Heights greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, NY
The top high schools in Morningside Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbia Secondary School
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 690 Students
2. Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 479 Students
3. Wadleigh Perf And Visual Arts
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New York City Geographic District # 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 353 Students
4. Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 265 Students
Best Middle Schools in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, NY
The top middle schools in Morningside Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kipp Beyond Charter School
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Kipp Beyond Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 10 • 173 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, NY
The top elementary schools in Morningside Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ps 125 Ralph Bunche
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 262 Students
2. Kipp Star College Prep Charter School
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Kipp Star College Prep Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 740 Students
3. Teachers College Community School
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 326 Students
4. William Lynch School (the)
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 227 Students
5. Ps 165 Robert E Simon
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New York City Geographic District # 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
6. Ps 180 Hugo Newman
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New York City Geographic District # 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 338 Students
7. Ps 36 Margaret Douglas
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students
8. Ps 154 Harriet Tubman
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
9. Stem Institute Of Manhattan
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New York City Geographic District # 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 103 Students
10. Ps 129 John H Finley
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Morningside Heights, Manhattan, NY has a total population of 41,281 with 49% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 74% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Morningside Heights, Manhattan, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Morningside Heights, Manhattan, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Morningside Heights, Manhattan, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, NY
How many schools are in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, NY?
Morningside Heights, Manhattan, NY has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 5,742 students in total.
How do schools in Morningside Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Morningside Heights score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Morningside Heights greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Morningside Heights?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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