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Best Middle Schools in Washington Heights (North)

The top middle 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 I.S. 528 Bea Fuller Rodgers School. 11 middle 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
I.S. 528 Bea Fuller Rodgers School180 WADSWORTH AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
4
City College Magnet School of the Arts4600 Broadway
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
5
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School511 West 182 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
6
Middle School 3224600 Broadway
  • 6–8 Middle School
7
J.H.S. 143 Eleanor Roosevelt511 West 182 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
8
YABC Programs – Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island4360-78 BROADWAY
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
9
Laurel Hill (ALC)601 WEST 183 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
10
Washington Heights (ALC)601 WEST 183 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
11
Cloisters (ALC)601 WEST 183 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best middle 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 middle schools are in Washington Heights (North)?
There are 11 middle 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.

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