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Best Middle Schools in District 6

The top middle 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. 34 middle 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
Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem691 St Nicholas Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
6
The Mott Hall School401 WEST 164 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
7
Amistad Dual Language School4862 BROADWAY
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
8
KIPP NYC Washington Heights Academy Charter School21 JUMEL PLACE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
9
The Equity Project Charter School153 SHERMAN AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
10
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
11
New Heights Academy Charter School1818 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
12
School in the Square Public Charter School120 WADSWORTH AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
13
Paula Hedbavny School3761 10 Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
14
I.S. 528 Bea Fuller Rodgers School180 WADSWORTH AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
15
The William Lynch School1750 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
16
City College Magnet School of the Arts4600 Broadway
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
17
Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School3896 10 Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
18
WHIN Music Community Charter School528 West 162 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
19
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School511 West 182 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
20
Harbor Heights306 FORT WASHINGTON AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
21
M.S. 319 - Maria Teresa21 JUMEL PLACE
  • 6–8 Middle School
22
M.S. 324 - Patria Mirabal21 JUMEL PLACE
  • 6–8 Middle School
23
P.S./I.S. 173 Fort Washington School in the Heights306 FORT WASHINGTON AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
24
Hamilton Grange Middle School500 WEST 138 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
25
Middle School 3224600 Broadway
  • 6–8 Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best middle 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 middle schools are in District 6?
There are 34 middle 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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