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Washington Heights Academy

New York, New York · Grades PreK to 8 · New York City Geographic District # 6

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About Washington Heights Academy

Washington Heights Academy serves pre-K through grade 8 as a public school in New York, New York. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 463 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in New York. With about 31.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.7 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District # 6 runs 45 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city. Within 5 miles there are 728 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	202 Sherman Ave, New York, NY 10034
Phone	(212) 304-3320
School district	New York City Geographic District # 6
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	463
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	31.4
Students per teacher	14.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, New York County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360008305990). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Washington Heights Academy serve?

Washington Heights Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Washington Heights Academy?

Washington Heights Academy reported 463 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Heights Academy?

About 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 463 students and 31.4 teachers in federal data.

Is Washington Heights Academy a public or charter school?

Washington Heights Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Washington Heights Academy in?

Washington Heights Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 6. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-6/

Where is Washington Heights Academy located?

Washington Heights Academy is at 202 Sherman Ave, New York, NY 10034. The phone number is (212) 304-3320.

How many other schools are near Washington Heights Academy?

There are 728 other schools within 5 miles of Washington Heights Academy in our directory.