Castle Bridge School

Castle Bridge School (06M513) is a public school in District 6, Washington Heights South, Manhattan, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2025, 48% of tested students were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 200 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: Washington Heights South
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Castle Bridge School
560 W 169th St, New York, NY 10032, USA
Manhattan, Washington Heights South

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Enrollment (2025–26) is 200, smaller than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.

What its own parents say

98%

of parents trust the principal

97%

trust their child's teachers

92%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 77% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests43%46%63%48%2019202220232025
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

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YearReadingMath
2019—63%
202243%39%
202346%—
2025—48%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

Castle Bridge School vs P.S. 128 Audubon

MeasureCastle Bridge SchoolP.S. 128 Audubon
Enrollment (2025–26)200450
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)9.010.9
Family satisfaction (2026)92%95%
Principal trust (2026)98%96%
Teacher trust (2026)97%95%
Leadership (2026)98%96%
Distance between schools<0.01 mi

Castle Bridge School has lower family satisfaction (2026) than P.S. 128 Audubon (92% vs 95%).

Student body

Enrollment

200 students

pre-K, K–5 · up 20 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

9.0

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

23%

was 27% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

67% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 59% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

33%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 16% White, 73% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 7% Black, 2% multiracial, 52% female, 48% male.

Economic need index: 59% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
98%
Disability support services
87%
Outreach
96%
Facilities
85%
Parent involvement
97%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

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Admissions

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Address

560 W 169th St, New York, NY 10032, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool, Dual Language Immersion
  • Location: Washington Heights South, Manhattan
  • Address: 560 W 169th St, New York, NY 10032, USA