Best Elementary Schools in Washington Heights (South)
The top elementary schools in Washington Heights (South), 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. KIPP NYC Washington Heights Academy Charter School leads with 60/100, followed by P.S. 004 Duke Ellington and Castle Bridge School. 11 elementary schools in Washington Heights (South) in total.
The ranking
1
KIPP NYC Washington Heights Academy Charter School21 JUMEL PLACE
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
2
P.S. 004 Duke Ellington500 West 160 Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
3
Castle Bridge School560 WEST 169 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
4
School in the Square Public Charter School120 WADSWORTH AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
5
P.S. 115 Alexander Humboldt586 WEST 177 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
6
P.S. 128 Audubon560 WEST 169 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
7
WHIN Music Community Charter School528 West 162 Street
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
8
P.S. 028 Wright Brothers475 West 155 Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
9
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
10
P.S. 008 Luis Belliard465 West 167 Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
11
Not ratedIncarnation School570 WEST 175 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in Washington Heights (South)?
- KIPP NYC Washington Heights Academy Charter School ranks highest by our overall rating (60/100), ahead of P.S. 004 Duke Ellington. 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 (South)?
- There are 11 elementary schools in Washington Heights (South).
- 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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