Best Middle Schools in District 5
The top middle schools in District 5, ranked by overall rating. Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 5 leads with 92/100, followed by Harlem Village Academy North Charter School and Columbia Secondary School. 25 middle schools in District 5 in total.
The ranking
1
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 5301 WEST 140 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
92/100
2
Harlem Village Academy North Charter School244 WEST 144 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
87/100
3
Columbia Secondary School425 West 123 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
78/100
4
Kipp S.T.A.R. College Preparatory Charter School625 West 133 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
73/100
5
Kipp Infinity Charter School625 West 133 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
69/100
6
Harlem Children'S Zone Promise Academy Charter School245 West 129 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
62/100
7
Teachers College Community School168 Morningside Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
57/100
8
Democracy Preparatory Charter School2230 5 AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
56/100
9
Global Community Charter School2350 5 Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
53/100
10
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social Change200-214 West 135 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
48/100
11
Harlem Children'S Zone Promise Academy Ii Charter School35 East 125 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
47/100
12
St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School222 WEST 134 STREET
6–8 Middle School
46/100
13
P.S. 046 Arthur Tappan2987 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
45/100
14
P.S. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos499 WEST 133 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
42/100
15
Democracy Preparatory Harlem Charter School207 West 133 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
41/100
16
Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School2041 Madison Avenue
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
40/100
17
Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders509 WEST 129 STREET
6–8 Middle School
35/100
18
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson301 WEST 140 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
28/100
19
Frederick Douglass Academy2581 7 Avenue
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
28/100
20
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Harlem6 EDGECOMBE AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
23/100
21
New Design Middle School250 West 127 Street
6–8 Middle School
18/100
22
Choir Academy (ALC)2005 MADISON AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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23
P.S. M079 - Horan School55 East 120 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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24
School Of Earth Exploration And Discovery Harlem (Seed Harlem)425 West 130 Street
6–8 Middle School
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25
P.S. 138144-176 EAST 128 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in District 5?
- Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 5 ranks highest by overall rating (92/100), ahead of Harlem Village Academy North Charter School. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many middle schools are in District 5?
- There are 25 middle schools in District 5.
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