Amber Charter School Inwood vs Washington Heights Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 640 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amber Charter School Inwood
New York · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
179 students
Washington Heights Academy
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
463 students
| Measure | Amber Charter School Inwood New York, New York | Washington Heights Academy New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1946 of 2,536 | #867 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36348 of 50,301 | #14825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 179 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 75% |
| Math proficiency | – | 75% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Heights Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 33.3).
- •Amber Charter School Inwood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 90.7%).
- •Washington Heights Academy is the larger school with 463 students compared with 179.
- •Amber Charter School Inwood is a charter school while Washington Heights Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amber Charter School Inwood better than Washington Heights Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Heights Academy ranks higher (65.0 vs 33.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Amber Charter School Inwood and Washington Heights Academy?
About 640 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amber Charter School Inwood: 179. Washington Heights Academy: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amber Charter School Inwood and Washington Heights Academy rank in New York?
Amber Charter School Inwood is 1946th of 2,536 and Washington Heights Academy is 867th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).