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Best Middle Schools in District 4

The top middle schools in District 4, ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. Tag Young Scholars leads with 97/100, followed by Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3 and P.S. 171 Patrick Henry. 25 middle schools in District 4 in total.

The ranking

1
Tag Young Scholars240 EAST 109 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
2
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3410 EAST 100 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
3
P.S. 171 Patrick Henry19 EAST 103 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
4
Harlem Village Academy East Charter School2351 FIRST AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
5
DREAM Charter School East Harlem1991 SECOND AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
6
Amber Charter School East Harlem220 EAST 106 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
7
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School II1573 Madison Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
8
Harbor Science and Arts Charter School132 EAST 111 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
9
Harlem Prep Charter School240 EAST 123 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
10
Isaac Newton Middle School for Math & Science260 PLEASANT AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
11
M.S. 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics410 EAST 100 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
12
P.S. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa508 East 120 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
13
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School2050 Second Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
14
James Weldon Johnson176 EAST 115 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
15
Renaissance School of the Arts319 East 117 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
16
P.S. 108 Assemblyman Angelo Del Toro Educational Complex1615 MADISON AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
17
Central Park East II433 EAST 100 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
18
The Lexington Academy131 EAST 104 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
19
P.S. 007 Samuel Stern160 EAST 120 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
20
Esperanza Preparatory Magnet School240 EAST 109 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
21
P.S. 096 Joseph Lanzetta216 EAST 120 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
22
Judith S. Kaye School - D79321 EAST  96 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
23
East Harlem (ALC)321 EAST 111TH STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
24
NYC Autism Charter School East Harlem433 EAST 100 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
25
School for Cooperative Technical Education321 EAST  96 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best middle school in District 4?
Tag Young Scholars ranks highest by our overall rating (97/100), ahead of Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
How many middle schools are in District 4?
There are 25 middle schools in District 4.
How are these schools ranked?
By our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.

Which of these fits your child?

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