For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,339 students in 10040, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 10040, NY are Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights, Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs and Equity Project Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 10040 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 10040, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10040, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights
Charter School
(Math: 91% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
349 Cabrini Blvd
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8218
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8218
Gr: PK-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Equity Project Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
549 Audubon Ave-trailer 30
New York, NY 10040
(646) 254-6451
New York, NY 10040
(646) 254-6451
Gr: K-8 | 1,100 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Professor Juan Bosch Public School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
City College Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Broadway
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-3164
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-3164
Gr: 6-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 189
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2580 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8303
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8303
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Middle School 322
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Broadway
New York, NY 10040
(212) 304-0853
New York, NY 10040
(212) 304-0853
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
93 Nagle Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-5456
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-5456
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
10040, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4600 Broadway
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-2322
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-2322
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Gr: 9-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
349 Cabrini Blvd
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8218
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8218
Gr: 5-8
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 10040, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 10040, NY include Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights, Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs and Equity Project Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 10040?
8 public elementary schools are located in 10040.
What is the racial composition of students in 10040?
10040 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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