Serving 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Zeta Charter School - Inwood ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zeta Charter School - Inwood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Zeta Charter School - Inwood's student population of 668 students has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
668 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
12 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Zeta Charter School - Inwood ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zeta Charter School - Inwood is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
10%

Hispanic
82%
30%

Black
14%
16%

White
2%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zeta Charter School - Inwood's ranking?
Zeta Charter School - Inwood is ranked #623 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Zeta Charter School - Inwood?
668 students attend Zeta Charter School - Inwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Zeta Charter School - Inwood students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Zeta Charter School - Inwood offer ?
Zeta Charter School - Inwood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Zeta Charter School - Inwood part of?
Zeta Charter School - Inwood is part of Zeta Charter School - Inwood School District.
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