Best Schools in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY has 46 public schools (9 high, 9 middle, 26 elementary) serving 18,227 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Washington Heights greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
The top high schools in Washington Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. College Academy (the)
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 325 Students
2. City College Academy Of The Arts
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 590 Students
3. Gregorio Luperon High School For Science And Mathematics
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 568 Students
4. High School For Excellence And Innovation
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 137 Students
5. Community Health Academy Of The Heights
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 612 Students
6. High School For Health Careers & Sciences
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 369 Students
7. High School For Law & Public Service
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
8. Frederick Douglass Academy
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New York City Geographic District # 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 815 Students
9. High School For Media & Communications
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 328 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
The top middle schools in Washington Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mott Hall School (the)
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 245 Students
2. Ms 324 Patria Mirabal
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 221 Students
3. Ms 319 Marie Teresa
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
4. Is 528 Bea Fuller Rodgers School
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 249 Students
5. Middle School 322
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 245 Students
6. Community Math And Science Prep
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 133 Students
7. Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 193 Students
8. Harold O Levy School
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 143 Students
9. Harbor Heights
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 61 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
The top elementary schools in Washington Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Zeta Charter School - Inwood
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Zeta Charter School - Inwood • Charter • Grades Pre K - 7 • 520 Students
2. Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights
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Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 541 Students
3. Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 759 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. Equity Project Charter School (the)
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Equity Project Charter School (the) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1066 Students
7. Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School
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Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 789 Students
8. Castle Bridge School
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students
9. Ps 189
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students
10. Ps 4 Duke Ellington
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 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.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
How many schools are in Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY?
Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY has 46 public schools: 9 high schools, 9 middle schools and 26 elementary schools, serving 18,227 students in total.
How do schools in Washington Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 46 schools in Washington Heights score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Washington Heights greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington 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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