Needs Improvement
#4387 of 4,742 schools in NY
Zeta Charter School - Inwood
Elementary School · ZETA CHARTER SCHOOL - INWOOD
401 W 218TH ST, New York, NY 10034
Enrollment
668
Score
3.7
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
668
Score
3.7
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,387 of 4,742
In New York
#331 of 346
public schools
Equity
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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Zeta Charter School - Inwood
Elementary School in New York · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Zeta Charter School - Inwood
Zeta Charter School - Inwood is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of ZETA CHARTER SCHOOL - INWOOD. Zeta Charter School - Inwood serves approximately 668 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th. Zeta Charter School - Inwood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,387 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Zeta Charter School - Inwood show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
- This school 3.7 · Needs Improvement
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Zeta Charter School - Inwood is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
80% of students at Zeta Charter School - Inwood were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Zeta Charter School - Inwood — Students at Zeta Charter School - Inwood score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
81.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 4 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.4/10.
How Zeta Charter School - Inwood Compares
See how Zeta Charter School - Inwood performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
401 W 218TH ST, New York, NY 10034
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Zeta Charter School - Inwood may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WASHINGTON HEIGHTS ACADEMY (rated 7.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is KINNERET DAY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Bronx), which scores notably higher. Additionally, AMBER CHARTER SCHOOL INWOOD (rated 6.9/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PAULA HEDBAVNY SCHOOL New York | 0.1 mi | 6.8 |
| PS 18 PARK TERRACE New York | 0.1 mi | 5.2 |
| ATMOSPHERE ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 3.6 |
| AMBER CHARTER SCHOOL INWOOD New York | 0.3 mi | 6.9 |
| PS 98 SHORAC KAPPOCK New York | 0.3 mi | 5.1 |
| MARBLE HILL HIGH SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Bronx | 0.5 mi | 8.3 |
| BRONX THEATRE HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| BRONX ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY Bronx | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| BRONX SCHOOL OF LAW AND FINANCE Bronx | 0.5 mi | 5.6 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS-INTER SUPP Bronx | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| NEW VISIONS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE HUMANITIES Bronx | 0.5 mi | 7.7 |
| NEW VISIONS CHARTER HS-ADV MATH/SCIE Bronx | 0.5 mi | 7.3 |
| PS 310 MARBLE HILL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 4.6 |
| INWOOD ACADEMY FOR LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL New York | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| KINNERET DAY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.6 mi | 7.5 |
| IN-TECH ACADEMY (MS/HS 368) Bronx | 0.6 mi | 5.2 |
| PS 37 MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE SCHOOL Bronx | 0.6 mi | 4.4 |
| PS 207 Bronx | 0.6 mi | 2.0 |
| MANHATTAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY New York | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| WASHINGTON HEIGHTS ACADEMY New York | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10034 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$69,786
Median Home Value
$518,000
Median Rent
$1,621/mo
Population
39,037
College Educated
39.2%
Homeownership
10%
Avg Commute
46.8 min
Poverty Rate
14.6%
Median Age
38.1
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ACHIEVEMENT FIRST NORTH BROOKLYN PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 3.7 |
| BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo, NY | 3.7 |
| BOULEVARD SCHOOL Gloversville, NY | 3.7 |
| BURTON STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cazenovia, NY | 3.7 |
| GRANBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fulton, NY | 3.7 |
| J E LANIGAN SCHOOL Fulton, NY | 3.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Zeta Charter School - Inwood
What grades does Zeta Charter School - Inwood serve?
Zeta Charter School - Inwood serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Zeta Charter School - Inwood?
Zeta Charter School - Inwood has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.
How does Zeta Charter School - Inwood rank in NY?
Zeta Charter School - Inwood ranks #4,387 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Zeta Charter School - Inwood's MySchoolScout rating?
Zeta Charter School - Inwood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Zeta Charter School - Inwood?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Zeta Charter School - Inwood has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
Is Zeta Charter School - Inwood a charter school?
Yes, Zeta Charter School - Inwood is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Zeta Charter School - Inwood a Title I school?
No, Zeta Charter School - Inwood is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zeta Charter School - Inwood?
81.4% of students at Zeta Charter School - Inwood qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 668
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 81.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.1%
- Phone
- (929) 447-5281
Resources & Links
District
ZETA CHARTER SCHOOL - INWOOD- District Enrollment
- 668
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,581
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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