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Best Elementary Schools in Washington Heights (North)

The top elementary schools in Washington Heights (North), 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. 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 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
2
P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs349 Cabrini Boulevard
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
3
Dos Puentes Elementary School185 Wadsworth Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
4
Professor Juan Bosch Public School12-18 ELLWOOD STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
5
P.S. 1892580 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
6
P.S. 132 Juan Pablo Duarte185 Wadsworth Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
7
P.S. 152 Dyckman Valley93 NAGLE AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
8
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School511 West 182 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
9
P.S. 048 P.O. Michael J. Buczek4360-78 BROADWAY
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
10
Yeshiva Rabbi S R Hirsch85 BENNETT AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
11
St Elizabeth School612 WEST 187 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
12
YABC Programs – Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island4360-78 BROADWAY
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
13
Birch Family-Washington Heights554 FORT WASHINGTON AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
Not rated
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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 our overall rating (90/100), ahead of P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
How many elementary schools are in Washington Heights (North)?
There are 13 elementary schools in Washington Heights (North).
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.

Which of these fits your child?

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