Best Elementary Schools in Washington Heights (North)
The top elementary schools in Washington Heights (North), ranked by overall rating. Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights leads with 90/100, followed by P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs and Dos Puentes Elementary School. 13 elementary schools in Washington Heights (North) in total.
The ranking
1
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights701 Fort Washington Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
90/100
2
P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs349 Cabrini Boulevard
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
80/100
3
Dos Puentes Elementary School185 Wadsworth Avenue
K–5 Elementary
64/100
4
Professor Juan Bosch Public School12-18 ELLWOOD STREET
K–5 Elementary
62/100
5
P.S. 1892580 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
57/100
6
P.S. 132 Juan Pablo Duarte185 Wadsworth Avenue
K–5 Elementary
54/100
7
P.S. 152 Dyckman Valley93 NAGLE AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
48/100
8
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School511 West 182 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
40/100
9
P.S. 048 P.O. Michael J. Buczek4360-78 BROADWAY
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
34/100
10
Yeshiva Rabbi S R Hirsch85 BENNETT AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
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11
St Elizabeth School612 WEST 187 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
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12
Yabc Programs – Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island4360-78 BROADWAY
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
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13
Birch Family-Washington Heights554 FORT WASHINGTON AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in Washington Heights (North)?
- Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights ranks highest by overall rating (90/100), ahead of P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many elementary schools are in Washington Heights (North)?
- There are 13 elementary schools in Washington Heights (North).
- How are these schools ranked?
- By overall rating — the NYC DOE quality composite (on a /100 scale). Run a Smart Match to weigh academics, diversity, programs, commute, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
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