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Top 5 Best 10040 New York Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 City College Academy Of The Arts. 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 40% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 10040, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 Fort Washington Ave
New York, NY 10040
(646) 558-0027
Grades: K-6
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
349 Cabrini Blvd
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8218
Grades: PK-8
| 766 students
Rank: #33.
City College Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Broadway
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-3164
Grades: 6-12
| 558 students
Rank: #44.
Equity Project Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
549 Audubon Ave-trailer 30
New York, NY 10040
(646) 254-6451
Grades: K-8
| 1,100 students
Rank: #55.
Professor Juan Bosch Public School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12-18 Ellwood St
New York, NY 10040
(212) 569-0327
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Rank: #66.
P.s. 189
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2580 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8303
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #77.
Middle School 322
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Broadway
New York, NY 10040
(212) 304-0853
Grades: 6-8
| 224 students
Rank: #88.
P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
93 Nagle Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-5456
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 10040 New York

10040, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
I.S. 218 Salome Urena (Closed 2023)
4600 Broadway
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-2322
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Intntl High School For Business & Finance (Closed 2023)
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Grades: 9-12
| 647 students
M.S. 287 Hudson Cliffs Middle School (Closed 2005)
349 Cabrini Blvd
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8218
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Media & Communications High School (Closed 2023)
549 Audubon Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-1841
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 10040, NY?
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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