At a Glance
A community-rooted school where strong family-teacher relationships drive academic recovery in a high-need neighborhood
Families seeking a screened school in upper Manhattan who prioritize strong parent-school relationships and are willing to actively manage attendance challenges. Best for families who want a school that feels like a community institution — where trust is high and suspensions are nearly nonexistent — and who can support their children through the chronic absenteeism issue that affects most students here.
- Math achievement significantly above district average (60.2% vs. 52%)
- Exceptional family trust metrics — 97% parent-principal trust and 94% parent satisfaction
- Near-zero suspensions (0%) creating a classroom-first culture
- Rich program offerings including arts, STEM, and extensive extracurriculars
- Strong middle school performance, especially Grade 7 math (78.4%)
- Chronic absenteeism at 69.6% is a serious red flag — nearly three-quarters of students miss significant school time
- Screened admissions means families must apply and be selected — not a zoned school
- The school is nearly all-Hispanic (97%), which may or may not match family preferences
- While scores are improving, they're still below state averages — students are catching up, not leading
- Teacher instruction quality scores (76%) lag behind trust metrics — families may need to manage expectations
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 6
Among District 6 peers, this school doesn't have a comparative score listed, but it outperforms the district averages in every academic metric and has much stronger family trust than typical. It sits in a district with several high-performing charter schools (Zeta Inwood at 93, Success Washington Heights at 90), positioning it as a strong district option against those alternatives.
Test scores have rebounded impressively after a pandemic dip: math proficiency jumped from 30.3% in 2022 to 60.2% in 2025, now well above the district average of 52%. ELA improved from 44.4% to 52.5%, also above the 47% district average. Grade 7 math is a standout at 78.4%, while Grade 5 ELA reaches 62.5%. The overall 2.25/4 score beats the district average of 1.98, showing this school punches above its weight for a community with 86.5% economic need.
Survey results reveal something rare: near-universal buy-in from families. Parent satisfaction sits at 94%, with parent-teacher trust and parent-principal trust both at 97%. Teachers report 92% feeling safe and 86% trusting leadership. But there's a tension here — chronic absenteeism is a staggering 69.6%, far too high, even though daily attendance (91.4%) matches the district average. This suggests many families struggle with consistent participation despite feeling positive about the school. Discipline is exemplary: just one suspension last year, a consistent one-per-year pattern over three years.
Nearly all students (97%) are Hispanic, reflecting the Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill neighborhood's demographics. With 86.5% economic need index and 23% IEP students, this is a high-need population. The diversity index is low at 10%, meaning the student body is quite homogeneous — families here are choosing this screened school for a specific academic experience within their community.
Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill is a predominantly working-class Manhattan neighborhood with excellent transit (95.4 percentile), moderate safety concerns, and a family density ranking in the 80th percentile. The median home value of $603,923 reflects its proximity to affluent areas, but the 22.7% poverty rate and 14.3% homeownership show many families rent. It's a neighborhood where immigrants and longtime residents mix, with strong cultural roots in the Hispanic community.
The area is highly walkable with good transit access, making it practical for families who prefer not to rely on cars.
Academic Performance
ELA Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State ELA exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Math Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Math exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Science Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Science exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 370 families responded (95% rate)
Programs & Activities
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
PTA Fundraising
Source: DOE Local Law 171 disclosure
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database (2023-24)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S./I.S. 210 - Twenty-first Century Academy for Community Leadership a good school?
- On Motley, P.S./I.S. 210 - Twenty-first Century Academy for Community Leadership earns an overall quality score of 56/100 — a blend of New York State ELA and math results, attendance, and the school-climate survey. Its state test results run above the District 6 average.
- What grades does P.S./I.S. 210 - Twenty-first Century Academy for Community Leadership serve?
- P.S./I.S. 210 - Twenty-first Century Academy for Community Leadership serves grades Pre-K to 8.
- How do students get into P.S./I.S. 210 - Twenty-first Century Academy for Community Leadership?
- P.S./I.S. 210 - Twenty-first Century Academy for Community Leadership is a screened school — it admits by application, weighing grades, attendance, and sometimes a test or interview.
- Is P.S./I.S. 210 - Twenty-first Century Academy for Community Leadership public, charter, or private?
- P.S./I.S. 210 - Twenty-first Century Academy for Community Leadership is a public school in NYC Community School District 6.
- What neighborhood is P.S./I.S. 210 - Twenty-first Century Academy for Community Leadership in?
- P.S./I.S. 210 - Twenty-first Century Academy for Community Leadership is in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, Manhattan.
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