Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs

PS/IS 187 Hudson Cliffs serves 766 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood. This regular public elementary school maintains a comfortable student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1 with 57 full-time equivalent teachers, creating opportunities for more personalized attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranking #640 out of 4,758 New York schools, placing it in the 87th percentile statewide.

Students show particular strength in English Language Arts and reading, with 83% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. Mathematics performance reaches 61% proficiency, indicating solid foundational skills with room for continued growth. Located at 349 Cabrini Boulevard, PS/IS 187 Hudson Cliffs serves a diverse urban community where the median household income is $59,115 and 37% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood's 18.3% poverty rate reflects the economic diversity typical of many New York City communities, while median home values of $454,000 indicate a stable residential area. The school sits within Washington Heights, a vibrant Manhattan neighborhood known for its strong community ties and cultural richness, providing students with the educational opportunities that come with large city living.