District 6 once had very overcrowded schools, but enrollment has declined in recent years as the neighborhoods of northern Manhattan have gentrified. Many of the new immigrants who once sent their children to the local schools have been priced out of the area; the newcomers tend to have smaller families. Nonetheless, many of the schools continue to serve a largely Dominican population.
The district offers fairs for elementary and middle school choice in the fall.
District 6 includes northern Harlem, Washington Heights, and Inwood. It is bordered by the Harlem River to the North and East and the Hudson River on the West. Its southern border is at 163rd Street.
District 6 Contacts
4360 Broadway
New York, NY 10034 -
Map(917) 521-3757
https://sites.google.com/schools.nyc.gov/district6/superintendents-welcome
cec6@schools.nyc.gov
Phone number for elementary and middle school families: (917) 521-3757
Phone number for high school families: (212) 356-8569
Who to contact:
Each district has two superintendents--one in charge of elementary and middle schools, one in charge of high schools--who appoint principals, evaluate schools and approves budgets.
For individual parent concerns, contact the elementary and middle school or high school Family Support Coordinator. For help with PTAs or district-wide events, contact the Family Leadership Coordinator.
Enrollment:
To enroll your child, go to the school or the nearest Family Welcome Center, not the district office.
Family Welcome Center
123 Morningside Drive, Room 235
New York, NY 10027
Phone: 332-228-0312
This center handles both general education and special education enrollment
Community Education Council:
The elected members of the Community Education Council (CEC) approve school zoning lines and advise on education policy.
CEC: Community Education Council 6
District 6 office
https://sites.google.com/schools.nyc.gov/district6/cec-6
CEC6@schools.nyc.gov
4360 Broadway
Special Education:
Most questions about special education can be answered by your child's teacher or principal. If you are new to New York City or your child attends private or parochial school, contact the nearest Committee on Special Education for an evaluation.
Committee on Special Education
388 W. 125th St.
Phone: (212) 345-8302
CSE10@schools.nyc.gov
If these offices can not answer your questions, see
DOE contacts.
