For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,921 students in 10040, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 56 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 10040, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 10040, NY are Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights, Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs and High School For Health Careers & Sciences. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10040 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10040, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10040, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Fort Washington Ave
New York, NY 10040
(646) 558-0027
New York, NY 10040
(646) 558-0027
Grades: K-6
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
349 Cabrini Blvd
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8218
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8218
Grades: PK-8
| 766 students
Rank: #33.
High School For Health Careers & Sciences
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
High School For Law & Public Service
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 342-6130
New York, NY 10040
(212) 342-6130
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: #55.
High School For Media & Communications
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #66.
City College Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Broadway
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-3164
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-3164
Grades: 6-12
| 558 students
Rank: #77.
College Academy
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #88.
Equity Project Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
549 Audubon Ave-trailer 30
New York, NY 10040
(646) 254-6451
New York, NY 10040
(646) 254-6451
Grades: K-8
| 1,100 students
Rank: #99.
Professor Juan Bosch Public School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12-18 Ellwood St
New York, NY 10040
(212) 569-0327
New York, NY 10040
(212) 569-0327
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 189
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2580 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8303
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8303
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1111.
Middle School 322
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Broadway
New York, NY 10040
(212) 304-0853
New York, NY 10040
(212) 304-0853
Grades: 6-8
| 224 students
Rank: #1212.
P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
93 Nagle Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-5456
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-5456
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
10040, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4600 Broadway
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-2322
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-2322
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Grades: 9-12
| 647 students
349 Cabrini Blvd
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8218
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8218
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 10040, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 10040, NY include Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights, Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs and High School For Health Careers & Sciences.
How many public schools are located in 10040?
12 public schools are located in 10040.
What percentage of students in 10040 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 10040 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10040?
10040 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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