Washington Heights Academy
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 6 · Grades PK-8
289th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 88%· Stable
Washington Heights Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Washington Heights Academy 289th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 88% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 89th in 2019 to 88th in 2025.
Washington Heights Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Washington Heights Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 477 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.4% | 94.1% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 2.6% | 2.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Washington Heights Academy
Typical home value $457K in zip 10034 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2013
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Washington Heights Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Amistad Dual Language SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.1 mi away812th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 69% - 9MuscotaNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.1 mi away294th of 2,326
ELA 82% · Math 77% - 2PS 98 Shorac KappockNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.3 mi away1,889th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 38% - 5Amber Charter School InwoodAmber Charter School Inwood · 0.4 mi away · charter1,346th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 53% - 4PS 152 Dyckman ValleyNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.5 mi away1,501st of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 47% - 2PS 5 Ellen LurieNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.5 mi away1,946th of 2,326
ELA 31% · Math 42% - 7Professor Juan Bosch Public SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.5 mi away902nd of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 64% - 10Zeta Charter School - InwoodZeta Charter School - Inwood · 0.6 mi away · charter54th of 2,326
ELA 92% · Math 95%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Washington Heights Academy in?
Washington Heights Academy is part of the New York City Geographic District # 6 district in New York, New York.
Is Washington Heights Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington Heights Academy 289th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Washington Heights Academy?
Hispanic 94%, Black 3%, White 2% (477 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington Heights Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10034 is $457K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.