Ps 18 Park Terrace vs Washington Heights Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 505 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 18 Park Terrace
New York · Public elementary · Grades K–8
179 students
Washington Heights Academy
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
463 students
| Measure | Ps 18 Park Terrace New York, New York | Washington Heights Academy New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2268 of 2,536 | #867 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #42140 of 50,301 | #14825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 179 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 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 24.3).
- •Washington Heights Academy does better on math proficiency (75% vs 28%).
- •Washington Heights Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 28%).
- •Washington Heights Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 98.3%).
- •Ps 18 Park Terrace does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 14.9).
- •Washington Heights Academy is the larger school with 463 students compared with 179.
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 Ps 18 Park Terrace better than Washington Heights Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Heights Academy ranks higher (65.0 vs 24.3 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 Ps 18 Park Terrace and Washington Heights Academy?
About 505 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 18 Park Terrace: 179. Washington Heights Academy: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 18 Park Terrace and Washington Heights Academy rank in New York?
Ps 18 Park Terrace is 2268th of 2,536 and Washington Heights Academy is 867th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).