Best High Schools in District 5
The top high schools in District 5, ranked by overall rating. Harlem Village Academy North Charter School leads with 87/100, followed by Columbia Secondary School and Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School. 18 high schools in District 5 in total.
The ranking
1
Harlem Village Academy North Charter School244 WEST 144 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
87/100
2
Columbia Secondary School425 West 123 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
78/100
3
Harlem Children'S Zone Promise Academy Charter School245 West 129 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
62/100
4
Democracy Preparatory Charter School2230 5 AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
56/100
5
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change200-214 West 135 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
48/100
6
Harlem Children'S Zone Promise Academy Ii Charter School35 East 125 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
47/100
7
Democracy Preparatory Harlem Charter School207 West 133 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
41/100
8
Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School2041 Madison Avenue
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
40/100
9
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School250 WEST 127 STREET
9–12 High School
40/100
10
Frederick Douglass Academy2581 7 Avenue
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
28/100
11
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Harlem6 EDGECOMBE AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
23/100
12
Urban Assembly School For The Performing Arts509 WEST 129 STREET
9–12 High School
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13
Harlem Renaissance High School22 East 128 Street
9–12 High School
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14
Mott Hall High School6 EDGECOMBE AVENUE
9–12 High School
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15
P.S. 138144-176 EAST 128 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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16
P.S. M079 - Horan School55 EAST 120 STREET
9–12 High School
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17
The Urban Assembly School For Global Commerce2005 MADISON AVENUE
9–12 High School
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18
Choir Academy (ALC)2005 MADISON AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in District 5?
- Harlem Village Academy North Charter School ranks highest by overall rating (87/100), ahead of Columbia Secondary School. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many high schools are in District 5?
- There are 18 high 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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