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Best Elementary Schools in District 6

The top elementary schools in District 6, ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. Zeta Charter Schools - Inwood leads with 93/100, followed by Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights and P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs. 36 elementary schools in District 6 in total.

The ranking

1
Zeta Charter Schools - Inwood401 West 218 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
2
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights701 Fort Washington Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
3
P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs349 Cabrini Boulevard
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
4
Washington Heights Academy202 SHERMAN AVE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
5
Muscota4862 BROADWAY
  • K–5 Elementary
6
Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem691 St Nicholas Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
7
P.S. 192 Jacob H. Schiff500 WEST 138 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
8
Dos Puentes Elementary School185 Wadsworth Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
9
Professor Juan Bosch Public School12-18 ELLWOOD STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
10
Amistad Dual Language School4862 BROADWAY
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
11
KIPP NYC Washington Heights Academy Charter School21 JUMEL PLACE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
12
The Equity Project Charter School153 SHERMAN AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
13
P.S. 1892580 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
14
P.S. 004 Duke Ellington500 West 160 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
15
P.S./I.S. 210 - Twenty-first Century Academy for Community Leadership501-503 WEST 152 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
16
P.S. 132 Juan Pablo Duarte185 Wadsworth Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
17
Castle Bridge School560 WEST 169 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
18
School in the Square Public Charter School120 WADSWORTH AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
19
Paula Hedbavny School3761 10 Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
20
P.S. 152 Dyckman Valley93 NAGLE AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
21
The William Lynch School1750 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
22
P.S. 115 Alexander Humboldt586 WEST 177 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
23
Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School3896 10 Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
24
P.S. 128 Audubon560 WEST 169 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
25
WHIN Music Community Charter School528 West 162 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best elementary school in District 6?
Zeta Charter Schools - Inwood ranks highest by our overall rating (93/100), ahead of Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
How many elementary schools are in District 6?
There are 36 elementary schools in District 6.
How are these schools ranked?
By our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.

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