Top 10 Best 10034 New York Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,777 students in 10034, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 550 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 10034, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 10034, NY are Inwood Early College For Health And Information Technologies, Zeta Charter School - Inwood and Muscota. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10034 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10034, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best 10034, NY Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Inwood Early College For Health And Information Technologies
Vocational School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
650 Academy St
New York, NY 10034
(212) 567-1394
Grades: 9-12
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Zeta Charter School - Inwood
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 W 218th St
New York, NY 10034
(929) 447-5281
Grades: PK-6
| 668 students
Rank: #33.
Muscota
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4862 Broadway
New York, NY 10034
(212) 544-0614
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Heights Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
202 Sherman Ave
New York, NY 10034
(212) 304-3320
Grades: PK-8
| 477 students
Rank: #55.
High School For Excellence And Innovation
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
650 Academy St
New York, NY 10034
(212) 569-1022
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: #66.
Amistad Dual Language School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4862 Broadway
New York, NY 10034
(212) 544-8021
Grades: K-8
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
Paula Hedbavny School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
421 W 219th St
New York, NY 10034
(212) 521-2060
Grades: K-8
| 290 students
Rank: #88.
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3896 10th Ave
New York, NY 10034
(212) 304-0103
Grades: 5-12
| 950 students
Rank: #99.
P.s. 98 Shorac Kappock
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
512 W 212th St
New York, NY 10034
(212) 927-7870
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 18 Park Terrace
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4124 9th Ave
New York, NY 10034
(917) 521-2220
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 5 Ellen Lurie
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3703 10th Ave
New York, NY 10034
(212) 567-8109
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #1212.
Harold O Levy School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Academy St
New York, NY 10034
(212) 567-9162
Grades: 6-8
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
Amber Charter School Inwood
Charter School
532 W 215th St
New York, NY 10034
(212) 534-9667
Grades: K-3
| 145 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 10034 New York

10034, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4862 Broadway
New York, NY 10034
(212) 569-0290
Grades: K-8
| 743 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 10034, NY?
How many public schools are located in 10034?
13 public schools are located in 10034.
What percentage of students in 10034 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 10034 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10034?
10034 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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