Best Elementary Schools in District 5
The top elementary schools in District 5, 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. Harlem Village Academy West Charter School leads with 96/100, followed by Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 2 and Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 5. 30 elementary schools in District 5 in total.
The ranking
1
Harlem Village Academy West Charter School74 WEST 124 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
2
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 2144-176 EAST 128 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
3
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 5301 WEST 140 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
4
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 6461 WEST 131 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
5
Harlem Village Academy North Charter School244 WEST 144 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
6
P.S. 125 Ralph Bunche425 West 123 Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
7
KIPP S.T.A.R. College Preparatory Charter School625 West 133 Street
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
8
KIPP Infinity Charter School625 West 133 Street
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
9
Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem71-111 Convent Ave
- K–5 Elementary
10
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School245 West 129 Street
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
11
Teachers College Community School168 Morningside Avenue
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
12
P.S. 133 Fred R Moore2121 5 AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
13
P.S. 092 Mary McLeod Bethune222 WEST 134 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
14
Global Community Charter School2350 5 Avenue
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
15
P.S. 030 Hernandez/Hughes144-176 EAST 128 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
16
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School276 West 151 Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
17
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School35 East 125 Street
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
18
P.S. 046 Arthur Tappan2987 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
19
P.S. 036 Margaret Douglas123 Morningside Drive
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
20
P.S. 154 Harriet Tubman250 West 127 Street
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
21
P.S. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos499 WEST 133 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
22
Democracy Preparatory Harlem Charter School207 West 133 Street
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
23
P.S. 175 Henry H Garnet175 WEST 134 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
24
P.S. 197 John B. Russwurm2230 5 AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
25
P.S. 200- The James McCune Smith School2589 7 AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in District 5?
- Harlem Village Academy West Charter School ranks highest by our overall rating (96/100), ahead of Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 2. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many elementary schools are in District 5?
- There are 30 elementary schools in District 5.
- 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.
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