Best Elementary Schools in District 5
The top elementary schools in District 5, ranked by overall rating. 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
96/100
2
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 2144-176 EAST 128 STREET
K–5 Elementary
94/100
3
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 5301 WEST 140 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
92/100
4
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 6461 WEST 131 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
89/100
5
Harlem Village Academy North Charter School244 WEST 144 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
87/100
6
P.S. 125 Ralph Bunche425 West 123 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
79/100
7
Kipp S.T.A.R. College Preparatory Charter School625 West 133 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
73/100
8
Kipp Infinity Charter School625 West 133 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
69/100
9
Sisulu-Walker Charter School Of Harlem71-111 Convent Ave
K–5 Elementary
66/100
10
Harlem Children'S Zone Promise Academy Charter School245 West 129 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
62/100
11
Teachers College Community School168 Morningside Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
57/100
12
P.S. 133 Fred R Moore2121 5 AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
56/100
13
P.S. 092 Mary Mcleod Bethune222 WEST 134 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
54/100
14
Global Community Charter School2350 5 Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
53/100
15
P.S. 030 Hernandez/Hughes144-176 EAST 128 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
48/100
16
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School276 West 151 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
47/100
17
Harlem Children'S Zone Promise Academy Ii Charter School35 East 125 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
47/100
18
P.S. 046 Arthur Tappan2987 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
45/100
19
P.S. 036 Margaret Douglas123 Morningside Drive
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
44/100
20
P.S. 154 Harriet Tubman250 West 127 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
44/100
21
P.S. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos499 WEST 133 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
42/100
22
Democracy Preparatory Harlem Charter School207 West 133 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
41/100
23
P.S. 175 Henry H Garnet175 WEST 134 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
40/100
24
P.S. 197 John B. Russwurm2230 5 AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
36/100
25
P.S. 200- The James Mccune Smith School2589 7 AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
33/100
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in District 5?
- Harlem Village Academy West Charter School ranks highest by overall rating (96/100), ahead of Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 2. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many elementary schools are in District 5?
- There are 30 elementary schools in District 5.
- How are these schools ranked?
- By overall rating — the NYC DOE quality composite (on a /100 scale). Run a Smart Match to weigh academics, diversity, programs, commute, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
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