Best Schools in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY has a total of 48 schools including 11 high schools, 10 middle schools and 26 elementary schools. A total of 22,485 students attend Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY schools. On average, schools in Washington Heights score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Washington Heights greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY has 11 high schools with 8,407 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Washington Heights score 82% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Washington Heights greatly exceed expectations.
1. Brooklyn College Academy
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New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 631 Students
2. Midwood High School
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New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4062 Students
3. Community Health Academy Of The Heights
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 612 Students
4. City College Academy Of The Arts
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 590 Students
5. College Academy (the)
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 325 Students
6. Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 568 Students
7. High School For Health Careers & Sciences
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 369 Students
8. High School For Media & Communications
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 328 Students
9. Voyages Prep-south Queens
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 223 Students
10. High School For Law & Public Service
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY has 10 middle schools with 1,874 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Washington Heights score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Washington Heights exceed expectations.
1. Mott Hall School (the)
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 245 Students
2. Middle School 322
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 245 Students
3. Community Math And Science Prep
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 133 Students
4. Academy For New Americans
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New York City Geographic District #30 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 116 Students
5. Harbor Heights
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 61 Students
6. Ms 324 Patria Mirabal
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 221 Students
7. Is 528 Bea Fuller Rodgers School
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 249 Students
8. Ms 319 Marie Teresa
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
9. Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 193 Students
10. Mott Hall Bridges Academy
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New York City Geographic District #23 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 175 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY has 26 elementary schools with 11,240 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Washington Heights score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Washington Heights greatly exceed expectations.
1. Active Learning Elementary School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 438 Students
2. Ps 173
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 410 Students
3. Castle Bridge School
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students
4. Professor Juan Bosch Public School
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 231 Students
5. Dos Puentes Elementary School
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 421 Students
6. Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 759 Students
7. Ps 46 Arthur Tappan
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 428 Students
8. Ps 28 Wright Brothers
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
9. Ps 152 Dyckman Valley
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 481 Students
10. Ps 128 Audubon
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY has a total population of 150,563 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington 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 Washington 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
16.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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